June Tidings 2024

A Golden Doorstop

In 1799, in North Carolina, a child found a strange colored rock, the size of a shoe. The child picked up the rock and found it was very heavy. The child took it in to show the father. The father, John Reed, used it as a doorstop for three years. Little did Farmer Reed know, this was the world’s “most expensive doorstop.” He later found out that this rock was, in reality, “17 pounds of pure gold.” John Reed began to find more gold in that stream and mines started popping up all over North Carolina, which became America’s first gold rush. (from Golden Promise in the Piedmont: The Story of John Reed's Mine, by Dr. Richard F. Knapp, revised edition, 1999.)

Like a piece of gold used as a doorstop, that is the way it was with Christ. He was sent to be the cornerstone of our faith, but those in authority rejected him. In 1 Peter 2, Peter writes to a community, exhorting them to live holy lives and to be holy examples for one another.

He remembers a passage from Isaiah 28: “See, I am laying in Zion a foundation stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation,” and Psalm 118:22, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.”

Peter writes, “Come to Christ, that living Stone, rejected by people but chosen and precious in God’s sight. And like living stones, be yourselves built into a spiritual edifice, a holy priesthood, offering unto God sacrifices acceptable to Jesus Christ, for he says, ‘At one time you were no people at all, but now you are God’s people, at one time you knew not mercy, but now you have received mercy.’”

Peter is saying that believers and non-believers are not seeing different things, but they are seeing the same things differently. Both see a rock. For believers, Christ is the cornerstone of their faith. For non-believers, a stumbling block.

And the reason for that difference is all God’s work. A person does not believe in Christ because of already being holy. Rather, a person’s holiness is a result of being built into the cornerstone. There is no work of holiness apart from what God is doing. Therefore, only in Christ, Peter is arguing, does the church find its life. For once we were nothing, but now we are someone.

Peter paints a picture of the church as a new temple living out of holiness and sacrifice. So, the people of Christ are to be holy and sacrificial in their lives. And the cornerstone by which everything is measured and on which everything is built is Christ Jesus.

Tim Carpenter Senior Pastor

Executive Minister

Rev. Dr. Scott Alford | salford@germantownumc.org

Rev. Dr. Scott Alford Executive Minister

May 24 is Aldersgate Day the day when John Wesley had a special moment with God. In his Journal, he wrote: “In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther’s preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone, for salvation; and an assurance was given me that He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.”

Wesley’s experience that night was a conversion in that it helped him get the order of salvation right. In the years leading up to it, Wesley believed that a person must be made holy before Christ would restore them to right relationship with God the Father. In other words, prior to his Aldersgate experience, Wesley believed that sanctification preceded justification, to use good Methodist vocabulary.

Sanctification is that process of getting the Christian way of life right. It’s loving God with our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. It’s having the mind of Christ and walking as he walked. Justification is the aligning of our relationship with God. It’s being forgiven of our sins and restored to God’s favor.

Wesley had it all backwards until that evening on Aldersgate Street. When he heard the person reading Luther’s preface to the commentary on Romans, the lightbulb over his head turned on and Wesley realized that Christ alone makes him acceptable to God. Christ alone redeems and restores his relationship with God the Father. Salvation is a pure gift of God’s amazing grace. Nothing he could ever do or say could earn God’s love and acceptance.

Perhaps, for the first time at Aldersgate Street, Wesley understood the meaning of what the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8-10: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God – not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.”

 How often do we live and act as Wesley did before Aldersgate?

 How many times do we feel like we’re not perfect enough for God to love, or for God to bless?

 How often do we try to do church life on our own terms, without trusting in God’s grace?

 How many times do we not feel the assurance that God’s spirit bears witness with our spirit because we think busyness equals faithfulness?

Perhaps we should seek our own Aldersgate, because the more we hold on to our attempts at making our own way, or to earn our salvation, the more we will struggle and even fail.

When we are open to our own Aldersgate and avail ourselves to the grace of God the grace that is always several steps ahead of us the more we will discover how we are, in fact, God’s children claimed, loved, forgiven, and accepted by him no matter what.

Rev. Mimi White | mwhite@germantownumc.org

Sundays | 11:00 am

Owings Life Enrichment Center

We have had an amazing Spring this year with so many great events - a beautiful Easter Celebration, Mother’s Day, Daddy Craw Fundraiser, and Pentecost Party!

With the beginning of June, we are starting to celebrate summertime at Prism! Don’t forget, Father’s Day is coming up on June 16. Warmer weather, swimming pools, and cook-out season is here! We have had a lot of fun and learned so much about our Methodist history with our Adventures of John Wesley series. Now we are about to begin our new summer series entitled, The Animated Gospel! We will begin on June 23 with the movie Leo, which is currently on Netflix. Let’s discover together what Gospel message is hidden for us in the adventures of these animated friends.

We hope you can join us in the OLEC each Sunday at 11 am for the celebration, fellowship, and incredible music of the Prism Riot Band.

Don’t forget to invite your F.R.A.N.S. (friends, relatives, associates, neighbors, and strangers) to join us!

Rev. Mimi White

Generosity

To Give:

Go to our church website www.germantownumc.org and click on Ways to Give.

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994), an American motivational writer, wrote:

“Giving is more than a responsibility it is a privilege; more than an act of obedience it is evidence of our faith.”

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Have you had a chance to view GUMC’s Annual Report?

If not, click here to see the many great things God has accomplished through GUMC last year! (or scan this QR code)

(By Alice Clare Colville, Hospitality Team Member )

Music Ministry

Rev. Todd Wilson, Minister of Music | twilson@germantownumc.org

| 901-754-7216

A Time of Renewal

Over the course of my ministry work, June has often been a time of reflection and renewal. Children and Youth leaders may want to come after me for this statement. VBS and summertime schedules are often busy for these leaders as the students are more readily available in the summer. Often music ministry must make way for other activities to occur in the summer, and, honestly, a time to breathe is good for all of us.

One place of breathing deeply, of renewal, has often been Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. I have been fortunate to attend Music and Worship Arts Week at this spectacular venue. This event includes singing, handbell ringing, choirs of youth, children, young adults, and more seasoned veterans like myself, daily worship in the morning and the evening, good preaching, and a deep sense of fellowship. This is where I met our Testimony Youth Choir Director, Tim Wise, many years ago.

I am pleased to share that a group of ten from GUMC are going to Music and Worship Arts Week this year, June 24-28. I ask for your prayers as we travel, eat, worship, pray, sing, and ring together. We’ll be led by clinicians who are at the top of their fields, and we will be surrounded by like-minded United Methodists, with a few Baptists, Presbyterians, and Lutherans sprinkled in as well. May this journey be a time of renewal and fellowship for all attending. May the lessons learned and experiences lived be a guide for others to attend in future years, and may the fruits of this time away be made visible in the years ahead at GUMC.

Sunday, June 23

9:45-10:30 am

In the Sanctuary

GUMC is pleased to host the Minnesota Boychoir on their summer tour through Tennessee.Having successfully hosted another Minnesota group recently you may remember the St. Olaf Choir appearance in January we were approached to host the Boychoir, and I'm glad we can. I appreciate the creativity of staff and clergy to allow the Boychoir the Sunday School time to offer a mini concert on Sunday, June 23. The Boychoir will offer this mini concert in the Sanctuary from 9:45-10:30 am and then serve as the worship choir for the 11:00 service. I pray you'll open wide the windows of your hearts and bring your Sunday school class to the sanctuary on Sunday, June 23, for this mini concert provided by the Minnesota Boychoir.

MINNESOTA BOYCHOIR

The Minnesota Boychoir, now in its 62nd season, is the oldest continually operating boys choir in the Twin Cities. Their reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as sporting events and Broadway touring companies. The choir has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic, and a long list of local and national performers. The Boychoir has traveled to five continents with recent tours that included performances at Sydney’s Opera House, Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, and Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona. The Minnesota Boychoir trains young men to be outstanding musicians and strives to help them develop a sense of poise and self-confidence through education and performance.

Congregational Care

Yolanda Toney | ytoney@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

“So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:8

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

H. Jackson Brown

As summer calls us to beaches, lakes, parks, zoos, amusement parks, camping, hiking let’s enjoy it. However, let’s remember we have brothers and sisters who need us all year through. Our neighbors and friends still need us to look in on them. Our church friends are still looking for us at church, in Sunday school, and at VBS. Let’s not forget to stay in touch and to let each other know that all is well. Sometimes when I travel, I can’t remember which day it is because I’m out of my routine. Summer for many of us means no routine or a new routine. It’s easy to forget ourselves and miss opportunities to be a blessing to others.

Are you being called from the pews into the mission field?

• Prayer Ministry - Join a team of volunteers who arrive 30-45 minutes before worship to pray throughout the church for all who enter the sanctuary before worship begins. The team also prays with the pastors. New members are welcome.

Contact Ruth M. King, 901-233-7495 or ruthmking@bellsouth.net.

• Welcoming First-Time Visitors - GUMC Welcome Bags with information and cookies are provided for firsttime visitors. Volunteers may occasionally bake, phone, and/or deliver welcome bags to guests’ homes or meet on Sunday at church.

Contact Sue Myers, 901-756-7919 or joelmyers1@comcast.net.

To serve in the following ministries, Contact Yolanda Toney, 901-754-7216 or ytoney@germantownumc.org:

• Grief Ministry - Commit to stay in touch with a person, who has suffered a close familial loss, for a year. Regularity of contact would be determined by the person affected by the loss and you. Contact might include calls, notes, or visits.

• Note/Card Writing Ministry - Once a month or less you will write notes to assigned persons. Adults, youth, and children may contribute to this ministry.

• Calling Ministry - Monthly or bi-monthly (determined by you) you will call assigned persons to check in with them. These people may be ill, shut-ins, or may be absent from church for several Sundays.

• Meal Ministry - Occasionally persons or families may appreciate a meal during a difficult time. You would make the meal or purchase a meal and deliver it.

Board of Trustees

Karen Oppenheim, Committee Chair | karen.oppenheim@gmail.com Anne Bush, Staff Liaison | abush@germantownumc.org | 901-754-5100

YOUR CHURCH TRUSTEES at work...

The summer months are upon us and, so, with the warm weather, new opportunities arise. This is the time for landscaping enhancements around our property. I hope everyone has noticed the new bed full of flowering plants outside the Sanctuary doors that was done by the Asbury Class. Also, Easter lilies were planted around the Columbarium at McVay Gardens, which brightens up this area of remembrance for our church.

Warm weather also brings the need for air conditioning. So much of the equipment in our facility has surpassed its expected service life, and we’re grateful for that. However, sometimes repair is no longer an option, and we must replace. An example of this is the AC unit in the Huddle that is 33 years old (installed in 1991). It has been determined that replacement is our only option (after enduring multiple repairs last summer,) so a new unit has been ordered to be installed before VBS in early June.

The Prescott House has received the needed electrical attention to bring the house up to meet the required code. Because these repairs and upgrades have been made, the structure is now available again for church usage. We continue to place our focus on this property to better meet the needs of our Youth and future church activities. Stay tuned for ways you can help!

Study and investigation continues into the lighting of our parking lots and the front facade of the OLEC. We know that changing the lights to LED will increase the brightness, but we are also looking into additional lighting options.

Luxury vinyl flooring (LVT) has been ordered for the children’s classrooms and hallway (2nd floor of children’s education wing). The new flooring will replace the carpet and vinyl that date back to the origin of the building. The project is scheduled for this summer.

“The Cottage” property provides meeting space for multiple groups including an adult Sunday school class and the Scouts. The building also serves to host overnight guests of Room In The Inn. RITI benefactors have donated the materials and labor to enhance and repair multiple parts of the building. We are very grateful for the work they gifted to our church on this property.

Chapel refurbishment continues to be a major project for our church as we make this area a more welcoming space. The plan includes a fresh update to the walls, flooring, lighting and seating. The project information was shared with the church congregation in May, so that everyone had an opportunity to see the vision for this important and reverent room that is a vital part of our worship.

Prescott House (next to OLEC)

Board of Trustees

Karen Oppenheim, Committee Chair | karen.oppenheim@gmail.com Anne Bush, Staff Liaison | abush@germantownumc.org | 901-754-5100

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The Trinity Class is spearheading the update to the McVay Garden area that includes new landscaping and walkways to give us improved Accessibility, enhancing our enjoyment of this part of our property. Plans continue for the project to begin this summer.

The Board of Trustees values the input from all of our church members and welcomes any ideas that you have to enhance our property. We will be delighted to review and work with you to bring your ideas to fruition. Remember that the Trustees are responsible for our church property, so please contact myself, or Anne Bush, before starting any project. This allows the church to be informed in advance of the action and provide the needed approval.

I know I speak for all of us when I say we are grateful for our church and how it shows our belief in each other and our place in this community.

Membership

Jean, Jaime, and Lauren Saylor

Germantown United Methodist Church welcomed Jean, Jaime, and Lauren Saylor (mother, daughter, granddaughter) into membership on Sunday, May 5, at our Prism worship service. They joined by restored affirmation of faith.

When asked what about Germantown United Methodist Church made them wish to become a part of our church community, Jean replied “I attended St. John’s UMC for 20+ years. When Pastor Mimi White announced that she would be transferring from St. John’s to Germantown UMC, I told her that I would be there for her first sermon . . .that was January 2023. Sixteen months later, I am still attending worship at GUMC (Prism). I have met some incredible people at Prism and feel blessed to have found a church home.”

Austin Anthony

Germantown United Methodist Church welcomed Austin Anthony into membership on Sunday, May 19, at our Prism worship service. He joined by profession of faith.

When asked what about Germantown United Methodist Church made him wish to become a part of our church community, he replied “After my dad died almost two years ago, Glenna Rodgers invited my mom to Prism. Mom attended Prism and talked about it over and over, saying I should give it a try. I hadn’t been to church in many years, but I wanted to get closer with God, so I am happy I came to Prism with my mom.”

Membership

Carey and Nate Rose

Germantown United Methodist Church welcomed Carey and Nate Rose into membership on Sunday, May 5, at Prism worship service. They joined by restored affirmation of faith.

When asked what about Germantown UMC made them want to become a part of our church community, they replied, “It is very important to us that we attend a church that is open-minded and welcoming to all and we love the United Methodist approach to evangelism. We believe we have found a place to help us raise our two sons to be good people.”

Megan and Dominic Toquinto

Germantown United Methodist Church welcomed Megan and Dominic Toquinto into membership on Sunday, May 5, at our 11:00 traditional worship service. They joined by restored affirmation of faith. Their welcome friends are Sara and Ed Moore.

When asked what about Germantown UMC made them want to become a part of our church community, they replied, “Many things attracted us to GUMC, one being the community around children – especially for our young daughter. Everyone seems so friendly and close, and we’re learning about everything the church offers, such as youth sports and activities for adults. The message that the United Methodist Church conveys is important to us as well.

Bethany and Bobby Gallagher

Germantown United Methodist Church welcomed Bethany and Bobby Gallagher into membership on Sunday, May 5, at Prism worship service. They joined by profession of faith.

When asked what about Germantown UMC made them want to become a part of our church community, they replied, “We’ve been enjoying the sermons at Prism and meeting members of the church at worship and in the Genesis Sunday School Class. GUMC is a great part of our community, that we are happy to commit to attending worship services, programs, and financially. We love attending worship at Prism, but even more fun are our discussions about what we learned and heard about with our kids on the car ride home.”

Churchwide

Each month we recognize a volunteer or volunteers who makean impactby selflessly sharing their time and talents for the betterment of our church and community.

Roger Woelke

His name is Roger for a reason. When you need a volunteer for Room in the Inn (RITI), he’s your man. When asked to help, he will always respond joyfully as if he’s saying, “Roger that!”

In the 2024 season, Roger stayed with our RITI guests at the Cottage as an “overnight shepherd” for 14 of the 22 Friday nights that GUMC hosted. He’s also one of our regular van drivers, picking up our RITI guests on Fridays and taking them back downtown on Saturday mornings. He has been a faithful RITI volunteer for the past 7 years. He has served as an official leader for the past 4 or 5 years, lining up groups to host and serving in other capacities, such as providing the dinners, serving dinner, setting up the Cottage for the RITI guests, doing laundry, and cleaning up. While he serves as backup for these tasks, Roger is quick to point out that “many hands make light work,” and he is by no means the only one of our volunteers to handle duties on Friday nights when GUMC serves as the host.

Roger was born in upstate New York and moved to Florida right after high school. He attended college in Nebraska and finished up at Florida State in Tallahassee. He moved to Memphis in 1989, joined GUMC in 1990, and has not stopped offering his services to our church since. He is president of Seekers Sunday school class, ushers frequently for both the 8:30 and 11:00 services, greets monthly, and helps keep our grandfather clock running near the narthex.

As if he doesn’t drive the church van enough, we called upon Roger back in March, when van drivers were needed to transport those attending The Annual PAUMCS (Professional Administrators in the United Methodist Connection Structure) downtown on a field trip. In case of inclement weather, the attendees would have been unable to walk to the Civil Rights Museum from their hotel. Roger, without hesitation, agreed to be on-hand if needed.

When he’s not volunteering, Roger likes to read, spend time with his children and grandchildren, and walk about 6 to 11 miles, 5 days a week (when not recovering from surgery.) Not only is he friendly and easy-going, but he’s also very humble. He doesn’t feel like he does that much for the church, especially when compared to so many others.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with God.”

~ Micah 6:8

When asked what his favorite part of volunteering was, he responded: “Being with the homeless, helping them feel comfortable, and creating a relationship with them to let them know how much we care.”

Roger that!

Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org | 901-754-7216

Summer Bible Study

Missing Pieces – Real Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

Wednesdays, June 19 – August 7 (skipping July 3); 9:45-11:45 via Zoom.

Does God Care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. God’s ways don’t always make sense, but he really does see us and care about us. Join us for this 7-session study, by Jennifer Rothschild, as we explore that there are no missing pieces in God’s plan. Facilitated by Chesley Porteous. Cost: $26.00.

Monday Monthly Book Group

4th Monday of the Month 10:00 am 12:00 pm Room 338

June 24 West with Giraffes: A Novel by Lynda Rutledge

July 22

There is no need to register. Just purchase the book (or check-out from the library) and join us for a spirited discussion!

The Book Woman’s Daughter by

Kim Michele Richardson

August 26 Good Night, Irene by Luis

Alberto Urrea

Adult Education

Mary Groh, Director | mgroh@germantownumc.org

| 901-754-7216

Sunday School Snapshot

Foundations Class

The Foundations Sunday school class at GUMC is a group of singles and couples in their 40’s and 50’s who meet each week at 9:30 am in Room 133 of the Chapel Building. Making the most of our hour together each week, the class focuses on Christian education, outreach, and fellowship.

We have a mix of guest teachers and member-led studies that encourage open and thoughtful discussion on Biblical topics and the challenges we face as individuals, parents, and followers of Christ. Our lessons range from multi-week series on Biblical topics to standalone lessons on current events, Christian life, and mission callings.

This Month’s Focus: Foundations

The Foundations Class doesn’t just talk about outreach, we live it! We host guests at Room in the Inn and support many GUMC youth and children’s ministry events. Many of our members proudly work for or volunteer with community organizations that serve a wide range of needs: at-risk children, our city’s homeless population, public education, and the special needs community.

We love to spend time together at our annual social events including our Christmas party, Foundations Fiesta, and The Ladies' Valentine’s Dinner. We have a mix of family and adult events throughout the year.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic, spiritual, and fun group of believers, we’d love for you to come join us this Sunday morning or email class president Kelly Athow at kellyathow@hotmail.com for more information.

For information about all our Adult Sunday school classes, please visit www.germantownumc.org/adult-education/ or scan this QR code from a mobile device.

Missions

Anne Fritz, Chairperson | clarissafritz@att.net

This July, fourteen team members will be traveling to Kenya in support of Maua Methodist Hospital and its associated community outreach. Activities will include hospital projects, a house build, rural school visits, a community medical camp, and work alongside rescued children as they learn bio-intensive farming techniques.

The house build is for 12-year-old Kelvin Mwenda. After Kelvin’s father passed away, his mother remarried and moved away. His uncle has graciously provided him with a piece of land on which to build the house. He is currently living in a makeshift shelter while attending school (5th grade) and attempting to care for his older sister and her new-born baby. The two-room house will allow Kelvin a room in which to live and study and a room for his sister (with their aunt) to take care of the baby and find work.

Hospital projects will include construction, as well as preparation of kitchen garden starter kits for discharged patients to improve access to healthy vegetables. During the school visits, we will administer deworming medicine to the children and distribute needed school supplies, hygiene supplies, and recreational items.

Community medical camps are busy days of screening, diagnosing, and treating or referring large numbers of residents in locales where they seldom have access to medical professionals.

At the Methodist Church of Kenya Bio-Intensive Agricultural Training Center, we will sponsor and work alongside young boys from the Sodzo Watoto wa Ahadi Rescue Center as they learn minimal impact/maximal yield farming techniques so important for feeding themselves and as a potential source of income.

Our 14-member team is your hands, feet, and hearts on the ground in Kenya, but the mission is for all of GUMC. We humbly ask your support in any of the following ways you may feel led.

• For Kelvin and his family, that Kelvin may be lifted from the depths of poverty and stigma to a thriving place in the community, and that he and his family are blessed to be a blessing to those around them.

• For the school children, rescue children, and other vulnerable people of Kenya.

• For our Kenyan coworkers in Christ (hospital, mission, and ministerial staff; school and agricultural instructors; drivers and local build team) who minister locally to so many of God’s children.

• For strength and encouragement of the team as we work and grow together.

• The team is collecting supplies for the hospital, schools, house build, and medical camp which are often difficult to acquire locally. A listing of items for donation is provided on the following page. They may be dropped off in bins marked “Kenya Mission 2024” located in the corridor just outside the Fellowship Hall. Continued...

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Missions

Anne Fritz, Chairperson | clarissafritz@att.net

• Individuals may reach out to you to raise funds for their travel costs.

• You may make contributions to general team travel costs (to be used by those most in need.) If not needed this year, they will be put toward sponsorships for future Kenya mission travel.

• We will use other monetary gifts to purchase additional supplies, contribute to the bio-intensive agricultural training, etc.

• Designate “Kenya Mission,” followed by your specific donation intent, on your gift.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve the people of Kenya for Germantown United Methodist Church!

“Let us not become weary in doing good. For at the proper time, if we do not give up, we will reap a harvest of blessings.” ~ Galations 6:9

List of supplies needed

School Supplies

 #2 pencils and erasers (1000 or more)

 White chalk, erasers, and ink pens for teachers, including some red ink pens

 Toothbrushes (1000 or more) (Cannot bring toothpaste)

 Dumdum suckers for medical camp deworming (3000 or more)

 Books for children from pre-kindergarten to 1st grade

 Longer jumping ropes for multiple jumpers

 Soccer balls, frisbees, volleyballs, mechanical air pump with needles

Hospital/Medical Camp Supplies

 Scrubs – Med and Lg; blue for the wards, dark blue for the surgical unit (urgent need)

Drop off donated items in bins marked “Kenya Mission 2024” located in the corridor just outside the Fellowship Hall.

 Flat and fitted single (twin) bed sheets in any color (Please wash them so we can claim they are used.)

 Bath towels, any color

 Dry erase markers with erasers (broad tip, any colors)

 Reading glasses (+1.50, +1.75, +2.00, +2.50, +2.25, +3.00, +3.50) (for medical camp)

 Brown paper lunch bags (50 count) (for medical camp)

Home Build

 Paint brushes (1”, 2”, 3” – several of each) and roller brushes (several)

 Hand saw (Portland saw #65484 or large toothed, 22”) (1 needed)

 Claw hammer (1 needed)

Missions

Anne Fritz, Chairperson | clarissafritz@att.net

Weekend Food Program 2024

“A healthy community begins with nutritious food for everyone, but child hunger is a widespread problem across the Mid-South,” writes Cathy Pope, President, and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank.

According to Feeding America, child hunger is now over 30%. Nearly one-in-three children do not always have enough to eat. We all know the ramifications caused by the lack of nutritious food for food-insecure children. They are at serious risk of developmental delays, trouble with concentration, discipline problems, and poor school performance.

Since 2013, members of our church have been volunteering at the Mid-South Food Bank in an effort to end the food-insecurity for these sweet children, who live no more than one half hour away! The children receive breakfast and lunch at school during the week, but it is the weekend that often causes the problem. It is hard to believe but there are large numbers of children who go home to an empty refrigerator. Maybe it is not so hard to understand, given the price of groceries with which folks are struggling now.

The Weekend Food Program provides a full bag of food on Friday afternoons for the child to bring home each weekend. The bag contains cereal, milk, fruit, vegetables, some kind of protein (for example, mac and cheese, canned chicken, chicken noodle soup), a cookie, and a protein bar. Our church volunteers go every other week to pack the bags, and the Food Bank delivers them to the neediest schools.

Do you know how the Food Bank operates? It starts with donors who give food or money to the Food Bank. Individuals make up 62% of all monetary donations. The Mid-South Food Bank collaborates with partner agencies in 31 counties around Memphis. These agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth programs, rehabilitation centers, residential programs, senior programs, and childcare centers! Continued...

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Missions

Anne Fritz, Chairperson | clarissafritz@att.net

I am impressed with the work of the Food Bank. If you have never visited it, I encourage you to do so! Its umbrella is wide in how it helps those facing hunger. Go to the website, and you will find ways to get involved or schedule a tour. You will be surprised to see how beautiful it is. Many major Memphis companies helped to make that possible.

Any donation amount will make a difference in the quest to reduce food insecurity. Please consider sponsoring a child in the amount of $300 for the school year. Money can be given through our church with Weekend Food on the memo line or designated to go to the account at church for Weekend Food. Giving through our church helps us to see what a difference we are making collectively. Remember, every dollar given provides four meals. Come volunteer with us!

For those of you who have been faithful supporters of the Weekend Food Program for many years, thank you so much. The problem of food insecurity never seems to go away, but we must not be discouraged in our efforts to help these children, so they can go to sleep at night without hunger pangs and dream happy dreams! Bless you!

For questions, contact Barbara Schanson at barcons@comcast.net.

Anne Fritz, Chairperson | clarissafritz@att.net

Read One-on-One with Children

July 8-11 | 9:15 am-12:15 pm

Project Transformation is looking for caring volunteers to read with our summer day camp participants. The literacy component of Project Transformation is an exciting opportunity for GUMC volunteers to interact with our children in a one-to-one setting. GUMC’s reading week is July 8-11 daily from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm at Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis. Contact Mike Herringshaw at mjherringshaw@att.net for more information.

Provide Dinner for College-Age Interns

Churches, Sunday school classes, and circles/groups from GUMC can provide dinners for interns at the Wesley Center on the University of Memphis campus, Monday-Thursday, any week this summer. This is a great opportunity to get to know young people who are making a difference! Meals are planned for 10-12 interns, plus yourself, and are of your choosing, such as home-cooked, Domino’s pizza, Gus’s Chicken, etc. The summer 2024 program runs from June 3 to July 25, which allows many date options. Contact Terrice Thomas at thomas@pttennessee.org for more information.

Provide New Books, Healthy Snacks, and Supplies

Project Transformation relies on support from churches like GUMC to provide supplies.

Click on this link (https://a.co/aF7yLJT) or scan the QR code below to order supplies from Amazon to be delivered directly to Project Transformation:

Additional Volunteer Opportunities for an Individual or Class!

Family Fun Night Dinners

June 27 and July 18, at Centenary UMC

• Prepare and enjoy a dinner for Family Fun Night on one or both of the dates above.

• Set up, serve, eat, and socialize at Family Fun Night. Come at 5:30 pm to help set up the 6 pm meal.

Have a special gift to share?

• Come be a guest speaker and share with the Project Transformation students!

For more information on volunteering, contact: Terrice Thomas thomas@pttennessee.org or Mike Herringshaw mjherringshaw@att.net

Health and Wellness

Erica Perkins, Committee Chair | ericaLperkins84@gmail.com

Susan Crowson, Staff Liaison | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508

Did Jesus Get Sunburned?

Contributed by Melanie Hamilton (Sobczak), PA-C Health and Wellness Committee Member

The truth is we will never know, but warmer weather means more time spent outside in the sunshine. My goal is to provide quick tips to protect YOU from the sun’s damaging rays this summer.

Radiation from the sun consists of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays (or aging rays) can lead to premature aging, discoloration, and wrinkles, while UVB rays (or burning rays) cause suntans and sunburns. Overexposure to either can lead to skin cancer.

To get full protection from both types of rays, look for a broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher. All sunscreens form a protective layer on the skin that absorbs the sun’s rays, but physical (mineral-based) sunblocks have the additional benefit of reflecting the sun’s rays off the skin.

Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes PRIOR to sun exposure and re-apply every 2 hours. Most adults need about one ounce, or enough to fill a medicine cup, to fully cover their body.

In addition to sunscreens, practice safe sun exposure by wearing hats and sun-protective clothing and avoid peak hours of the 10 am-3 pm, when the sun’s rays are most intense.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends seeing a dermatologist once a year for a full body exam, and right away if you notice any new or changing spots on your skin.

As days get longer and the weather warms, don’t forget about sun safety, so that you and your family can enjoy extra time outside while protecting your skin.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Blood Drive on April 28, 2024 a success!

We had 15 donations, which can help save up to 45 lives. If you were unable to make it but would still like to donate, you can visit any Vitalant donation center and tell them you’re donating on behalf of GUMC.

Elder Care Ministry

Susan Crowson, Director | scrowson@germantownumc.org

Celebrating our Senior Adults

On April 28, Alpha Class, as part of its mission project and commitment to care for church members, with the Elder Care Ministry celebrated our senior adults and honored these pillars of our church. The seniors entered a beautifully decorated room with lovely music played by Louann Forell. Rev. Todd Wilson entertained with karaoke and everyone sang along. Tracy Speake and Sue Williams delighted with stories about GUMC. Shirley Gee and Jackie Flaum introduced several young people in ACTS 2.0 doing skits. Everyone’s sweet tooth was filled with punch, cake, and ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s. It was the Best Party Ever!

As guests entered, the sounds of chatter and laughter filled the Fellowship Hall with a joyful noise! Alpha Class decorations were beautiful and colorful each table with a lovely flower arrangement by Bob Stoudt, for a lucky one to take home. Folks mingled among their friends with smiles and hugs. Alpha Class, dressed in black and white, exhibited their appreciation for the senior adults and served each one delicious treats and punch so that our special folks could enjoy visiting with each other.

Additionally, each guest was asked to write their advice, words of wisdom, or a blessing on cards that were given to the high school seniors at their dinner celebration later that night.

It was Alpha’s pleasure and honor to recognize the wonderful people who have given us so much through the years at GUMC. They are indeed GUMC’s treasure…and it really was the Best Party Ever!

Elder Care Ministry

Susan Crowson, Director | scrowson@germantownumc.org | 901-758-6508

"Power Over Parkinson's" with Judy Oros

Mondays at noon

Our latest class, "Power Over Parkinson's," is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and/or their caregivers. The overall goal of this class is to help participants move with a better sense of ease and confidence, so they may lead a healthy and fulfilling life. This class encompasses balance, strength, mobility and a greater range of motion, including gait improvement. Brain stimulation activities round out this class. Everyone is welcome, ground floor entry, free to first timers. Includes: aerobic activity, strength training, balance, agility & multitasking, flexibility.

Contact the Owings Life Enrichment Center for more information at 901-753-3100 or email Judy Oros at JudyOros1234@gmail.com

Balance & Stability Classes Well-Suited for Seniors

Improve your balance, stability, and strengthen your body by joining classes at the Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC). These classes are excellent for seniors wanting to stay strong! The exercise rooms are comfortable with cushioned floors, well-lit, and ventilated.

Classes well-suited for seniors include, but are not limited to:

Walk Fit (Judy Pearson) Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 am

Chair Classes (Judy Pearson) Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 am

Gentle Yoga (Al Walton) Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Vinyasa Yoga (Al Walton) Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 – 6:00 pm

More information on these (and other) classes on page 30-31.

Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF)

Gina Bartz, President | women@germantownumc.org

Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF) had the opportunity to recognize and honor many wonderful people in April and May.

Celebration Circle Hosts GUMC Staff Luncheon

The GUMC Staff Luncheon is GUWF’s way of thanking our incredible, much-appreciated church staff for all the support that they provide throughout the year to our organization. Hosted on April 9 by the Celebration Circle, under the leadership of co-chairs Debby Bland and Cheryl Rutherford, this joyful event was planned and organized by Beverly Rhoads and featured beautifully decorated tables created by Tina Gregory, chair of Priscilla Circle.

Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF)

Gina Bartz, President | women@germantownumc.org

Special Mission Recognition Pins Awarded

Germantown United Women in Faith (GUWF) honored Courtney Clark, Becca Keel, and Laurie Pakis with special mission recognition pins at the May luncheon. Recipients have distinguished themselves through the generous dedication of time and service to our unit. Courtney Clark is a member of the Children’s Consignment Sale (CCS) Committee, Becca Keel is Co-Chair of the CCS, and Laurie Pakis is the Treasurer for GUWF. These women translated faith, hope, and love into action that benefitted our organization, community, and missions.

Children’s Consignment Sale Commemoration

A beautiful, quilted wall hanging continues our celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Children’s Consignment Sale (CCS). Presented at the Speaker Luncheon on May 7, the commemorative art honors this fundraiser. Designed and quilted by Karen Ferrell Faith Circle member and CCS volunteer the wall hanging incorporates fundraiser t-shirts showcasing the event’s logo from previous years to the present. This lovingly and skillfully created piece of our history now graces the GUWF library and will be displayed at the Fall Children’s Consignment Sale.

Our thanks to Karen Ferrell!

Fall / Winter Children’s Consignment Sale will be held August 23 & 24!

Lauren Boswell, Courtney Clark

Beverly Rhoads, Becca Keel

Older Adults

Luci Cromer, Chair | 901-755-0803 | luci2@comcast.net

AARP Smart Driver Course

July 18 & 19 | 9 am-1 pm

Germantown United Methodist Church and AARP will present the “AARP Smart Driver Course,” the nation’s largest driving refresher course. This 8-hour course is scheduled for July 18 and 19 from 9 am-1 pm. Successful completion entitles participants to a discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years. There is no driving test or written exam. Register early because the class will be closed at 28 participants. The results of taking these classes have been proven class participants have fewer accidents and tickets.

WHERE: Room 339 in the Ministry Center.

WHEN: Thursday and Friday, July 18 & 19, 2024, 9 am-1 pm. COST: $20 fee for AARP members ($25 for non-members) payable to AARP RESERVATIONS: Call George Coleman at 384-3581 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be taken until class is full.

The objectives of the course are to help you:

• Be independent, safe, and confident while on the road.

• Keep up with changes so you don’t put yourself and others at risk.

• Learn state-specific information throughout the course.

• Focus on areas such as roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding and seatbelt and turn-signal use

Check your calendars and register now. Your check is your ticket to this class.

Our Handy Helpers are waiting for your call…

The Handy Helpers Ministry Team, sponsored by the Older Adult Council, lends a“helping hand” to older adults in our church who need assistance with small repair and maintenance jobs around the house.

WHAT TYPE OF JOBS DO HANDY HELPERS DO?

• Light maintenance and repairs including small carpentry jobs such as malfunctioning doors, locks, or windows.

• Minor electrical work such as replacing light switches and light bulbs.

• Replacing smoke alarm batteries.

• Minor plumbing work such as working on “running” toilets or leaky faucets.

• Other miscellaneous jobs are considered on an individual basis.

If you are planning a larger job for your house (repainting, wood replacement, remodeling) and would like a second opinion of what really needs to be done, call Handy Helpers, and they will send someone out to take a look and talk to you about it.

Handy Helpers do not work on large or small appliances, roofs, home decorating, or on jobs requiring tall ladders.

WHAT DOES THIS SERVICE COST?

The Handy Helpers service charges only for parts and materials used in the repair. There is NO charge for labor.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE HANDY HELPERS SERVICE:

You must be a member of Germantown United Methodist Church, have homeowner’s liability insurance, and be over 60 years of age.

To request assistance, please contact Ron or Nina Gaddy, 754-1238

Germantown United Methodist Preschool (GUMP)

Sarah Sutton, Director | ssutton@germantownumc.org

Germantown United Methodist Preschool has wrapped up another great school year! We are so proud of all our little friends and their growth this year. At GUMP, we focus on all areas of child development and strive to build confident learners. Each year, we remain committed to our goal of being a child-focused and play-based preschool. We ended our school year with sweet class parties and precious end- of-the-year programs! We are so grateful for the support of our administrative team, teachers, preschool parents, and GUMC, which are all instrumental in the success of GUMP.

We hope our GUMP families are enjoying summer activities relaxing with family and friends, soaking up the sun at the beach or pool, or having adventures right at home. This year we are happy to be able to offer 4 summer camps at GUMP for our current students age 2-6. Each week has an exciting theme with art projects, fun centers, and engaging lessons. We wish all of our families a safe and fun summer break, and we look forward to welcoming them back in August!

The end of one school year brings preparation for the next. We have many things to accomplish to get ready for the 2024/25 school year. Each summer, we deep clean classrooms, organize, order supplies, and prepare for the upcoming year. Before school begins, our teachers and staff will come together for in-service to prepare for the new year and strengthen our skills in the classroom. GUMP invites wonderful professionals to share their knowledge to help us grow in our abilities to serve and prepare our children.

Enrollment continues to increase for the 2024/25 school year. GUMP is continuing to meet parents and their children interested in our program. During this time, we share all the wonderful aspects of our preschool with incoming families. If you have any questions or wish to come visit GUMP, please call the preschool office at 901-753-3109 or email us at preschool@germantownumc.org.

Children’s Ministry

Natalie Adkinson, Director | nadkinson@germantownumc.org

Janelle Crist, Assoc. Director, Nursery | jcrist@germantownumc.org

Hayley Heard, Assoc. Director, Elem. | hheard@germantownumc.org

Summer Elementary Sunday School Volunteers:

We need volunteer teachers for the summer! Our regular teachers finished their school year commitment on May 19. We need parents or other adults to volunteer to help teach the elementary kids from 9:30-10:30 am each week through Sunday, July 28. Choose one week or multiple weeks. All lessons and materials will be ready.

Click here to volunteer or scan the following QR code. You can also register to volunteer online at www.germantownumc.org (under Open Registrations.)

Worship

Reminder

We hope that you will bring your elementary students and younger children, too, if you wish to worship with you each week at our 8:30 am or 11:00 am traditional services in the Sanctuary, or 11:00 am Prism Service in the OLEC.

Remember that children are always welcome at our services! For our traditional services, we have children’s bulletins and worship bags in the cabinet on the east side of the Narthex. For Prism, we have worship bags on the back table in the OLEC gym. Please return your worship bag to the bin after the service. The Hamilton Nursery is open during all worship services for children who have not yet entered Kindergarten.

Elementary Summer Sunday School

During the summer (May 28-July 28) all elementary-age kids will meet in the Huddle during Sunday School hour. We will not break up into small groups. Pickup and drop off will be in the Huddle instead of the Education Wing classrooms.

Acolytes needed for Traditional Worship!

Each Sunday, we need two acolytes for each traditional worship service. We are always in need of more acolytes! Children must be in second grade or older to participate. There is no age limit!

If your child is interested, and hasn't been trained, reach out to Hayley Heard to schedule a mutually convenient training session.

Children’s Ministry

Natalie Adkinson, Director | nadkinson@germantownumc.org

Janelle Crist, Assoc. Director, Nursery | jcrist@germantownumc.org

Hayley Heard, Assoc. Director, Elem. | hheard@germantownumc.org

Vacation Bible School

SCUBA – Diving into friendship with God!

June 3-7, 2024

Registration for VBS is now closed. Please pray for our children, youth, and adult volunteers as we explore the vastness of God’s power and the depth of his love for all of us.

Music & Arts Camp Performance

Friday, June 28 | 4 pm in the Sanctuary

Join us Friday, June 28, at 4 pm as the Music & Arts Camp children perform the musical, “Happily Forever After.”

Admission is FREE, and tickets are not required.

5TH & 6TH GRADE

MISSION CAMP

July 15-19 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm

For students entering 5th or 6th grade in Fall 2024

Cost: $125/child (includes all activities, transportation, food, and a T-shirt.)

In this hands-on camp, we will explore three specific types of mission: inner-church, urban, and rural. The idea is that each child will have a chance to experience different types of work, hopefully creating an appetite for missional work. Some days, we will make our lunches here at church, and other days we will explore some Memphis eateries. We will finish each day with some seriously fun capture the flag, gaga ball, basketball, or other games. Space is limited to the first 23 children registered. Registration is open on the church website.

Lakeshore Summer Camp | July 21-27, 2024

Elementary Camp IV, Junior High Camp 3

We are taking a crew from GUMC to Lakeshore for a week of fun and fellowship. This designated week is for elementary (ages 8-12) and middle school (ages 12-14) students. GUMC members, Dorothy Rogers and Kristen Stonebrook, will be the deans of camp this week! In addition, many of our youth will be serving as camp counselors. If you are

interested in attending this week, please register through Lakeshore’s Website (https://lakeshorecamp.org/) and then drop an email to Natalie Adkinson. We will try to help coordinate carpooling and answer any questions you may have about sleep-away camp.

Lakeshore has an abundance of opportunities for all campers; there are a variety of camps offered all summer long! There are camps for people with special needs, as well as camps for people who have suffered traumatic experiences. There is a camp for people who love to fish, a camp for people who love aquatics, a camp for the arts, and a camp for those who love living in the wilderness. There is even a camp for people who love board games! There is a camp for everyone, so go to their website and take a peek.

Youth

Chloe Granberry, Director of Middle School & Confirmation | cgranberry@germantownumc.org Caasi Grove, Director of High School Ministries | cgrove@germantownumc.org

On April 20, GUMC youth held their annual Daddy Craw Cajun Festival! This year, we had over 150 people attend! In addition to crawfish, we had delicious gumbo, and Ted Horrell and the Monday Night Card played live music. The crawfish was incredibly delicious!

As this school year drew to a close, GUMC youth recognized our graduating high school seniors! After Reverend Tim’s address to the graduating seniors, they were presented their Bibles and knelt as the church prayed for their future journeys.

Many of our seniors also participated in the Senior Banquet!

Senior Banquet is a delightful event to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our GUMC graduating seniors. The seniors and their families partook in a delicious meal provided by Jay McKinney, and they were served by a group of GUMC youth underclassmen. Along with this recognition, each year one senior is awarded a scholarship. This year our scholarship was awarded to Zoe Marsh. Congratulations Zoe!

Looking forward, we have many summer trips and missions planned for 2024! We will update you on our summer adventures in forthcoming Tidings!

College Ministry

Lauren Wright Hobbs Nursing Scholarship – 2024

A scholarship has been established through Germantown United Methodist Church to benefit a student from our church who is pursuing a degree in nursing. This scholarship is named for Lauren Wright Hobbs, who loved serving others in the nursing profession. Lauren was a long-time member of our church, who lost her battle with cervical cancer at the age of 29, in October of 2013.

Recipients must be members of GUMC and attending nursing school now or in the coming fall semester. The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best fits the model that Lauren exemplified in her love of nursing. Contact Karen Oppenheim at karen.oppenheim@gmail.com to obtain an application. All completed applications must be received by Friday, June 21. The Scholarship committee will review and select the recipient prior to June 30, 2024. The scholarship will be awarded for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please make donations to this scholarship fund by writing your check to GUMC with Lauren Wright Hobbs Scholarship noted in the memo line. 2024 is the eleventh year for this scholarship that is dedicated to the memory of Lauren and her love of nursing. The Emmaus Sunday school class is honored to establish this scholarship in her name.

Zoe Marsh

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC)

Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org

Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org

Pickleball at the OLEC

Wednesdays 9 am-noon

Thursdays 9 am-noon $2 $2 Fridays 9 am-noon $3

Evening Pickleball!

Monday-Thursday

5:00-7:30 pm

$2 all players

Please note: Available pickleball times are subject to change due to groups renting the gym or lessons. Please check the website each week under “Get Involved” or call the OLEC (901-753-3100) for updates on available pickleball times.

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC)

Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org

Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org

Germantown Martial Arts

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Beginner class at 5:45 pm Advanced class at 6:45 pm

Ages 12 and up

Call Ralph White at 901-846-6851 or David Porteous at 901-846-6851 for more information.

Yo Chi on Mondays at 11:30 am

Now is the perfect time to visit the OLEC if you’ve never been. The OLEC is a full-service exercise facility. We have a newly-updated weight room, cardio room, walking track, and open gym time.

All of this is FREE to church members! Contact any of our staff if you have questions.

Yo-Chi was created to be a class for both mind and body and combines Yoga and Tai' Chi movements. This program gives you benefits in stability, strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance. Although this is typically a standing class, a chair may be used as needed. These two programs, Yoga and Tai' Chi, are the two oldest mind body programs that still exist today. This is a slow and controlled class that will increase your overall wellness and balance.

Other Classes we offer:

Gentle Yoga - Mon & Wed 3:30-4:30 pm

Senior fitness class - Tues & Thurs 10-11 am

Vinyasa Yoga - Mon 5-6 pm & Wed 2-3 pm

Stroller Strides - Exercise with your child!

Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-10:45 am in the OLEC dance room

9:30-10:45 am

Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC)

Gordon Kelly, Director | gkelly@germantownumc.org

Kimberly Marsh, Assistant Dir. | kmarsh@germantownumc.org

Exercise Class Schedule June 2024

Stroller Strides (DR) 10-11 am Walk Fit (DR) Judy Pearson

11:30 am-12 pm

Yo Chi (DR)- Judy Oros

12pm

Smash Parkinsons (DR)-Judy Oros

3:30-4:30 pm

Gentle Yoga (DR)- Al Walton

5:00-6:00 pm

9:30-10:45 am

Stroller Strides (DR) 10-11 am

Chair Class (DR) Judy Pearson

2-3 pm

Vinyasa Yoga (DR)-Al Walton

3:30-4:30 pm

Gentle Yoga (DR)- Al Walton

5:45 pm

Beginner

Martial Arts (DR) 5:45 pm

Vinyasa Yoga (DR) Al Walton 6:45 pm Advanced Martial Arts (DR)

Open Play Gym Time

Mon: 3-5 pm

Tues/Wed/Thurs: 1-5 pm

Please note: Free play time is for church members only. All guests can purchase a $10.00 day pass.

Beginner

Martial Arts (DR)

6:45 pm Advanced Martial Arts (DR)

9:30-10:45 am

Stroller Strides (DR)

Class Locations:

Weight Room—WR

Dance Room DR Upstairs Room UP

Follow our Instagram page, @olecgermantown, to keep up with all the latest happenings at the OLEC.

Group Exercise Classes and Personal Training are available at the OLEC. Contact Gordon Kelly or Kim Marsh for more information.

Germantown United Methodist Church

2331S.GermantownRd

Germantown,TN 38138

901-754-7216 www.germantownumc.org

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