The Beacon
Newsletter
August 9, 2024 Volume 66, No 32
This SUNDAY:August 11, 2024
Theme: Peacemaking
Guest speaker Angelo Mante from Alive Community Outreach will be joining us this Sunday.
Sunday, August 11
Meet & Eat 9:15 a.m. Breakfast;
9:30 a.m. Presentation 10:30 a.m. Worship
Monday, August 12
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Office Open 6:30 p.m. Witness Commission Meeting Zoom
Tuesday, August 13 7:00 p.m. Nurture Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 14
9:00 a.m.-2 p.m. Office Open
9:30 a.m. Food Bank
8:00 p.m. Stewards Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 15
Office Closed
Friday, August 16
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Office Open
Pastor Paula’s Day Off
Saturday, August 17
Sunday, August 18
Meet & Eat 9:15 a.m. Breakfast;
9:30 a.m. Presentation 10:30 a.m. Worship
Remember to check the Breeze calendar for upcoming events and activities!
Worship on 7/28/2024:
In-person attendance 83
Offering 8/4 $2035.00
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Food Bank on 8/7/2024:
Individuals served: 74
Families served: 24
Pastor Anna Lisa will be away August 10th to
the 21st.
Meet And Eat
Join us this Sunday at 9:15am for Breakfast and 9:30am to hear updates from the celebrated and growing Peacemaker Academy! The Peacemaker Academy is a program of Alive Community Outreach that is growing into all FW high schools! Through training and mentoring peacemakers, Peacemaker Academy is creating a culture of peace within schools, equipping future leaders of our city with the skills to navigate conflict and build a more peaceful and just community. This investment will have a transformative impact that extends beyond the school system and into the fabric of our city.
Founder and director Angelo Mante is also preaching in worship. Beacon Heights is grateful for the peacemaking work of Angelo and Alice Community Outreach and eagerly welcomes
him back!
ReFRESH Update
Throughout the summer, efforts to complete Phase 2 of ReFRESH have given us a lovely soft carpet, comfortable chairs for resting or reading, and colorful walls in gathering spaces. Thank you to all who have made this possible. Four projects remain and are expected to be completed within the next month or a bit more.
First, pieces of art will be placed in their official places and bulletin boards will take on new roles.
Second, the Fellowship Hall will have a designated “living area” with a cozy rug, the upcycled chairs from ReSTORE, and an end table or two to complement the table groupings that will remain set up throughout the week.
The remaining two projects include us all in either planning, helping, or patiently awaiting the results.
Within a few days an email will be sent asking you to indicate your preference for the blessing that will be written over the south doorway. These words are intended to inspire us to carry our faith into the world. All suggestions from the congregation were reviewed and several were combined to create the choices.
Option 1: “Go in joy! Live in peace!”
Option 2: “Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly with God.”
The final project is the remodeling of the restrooms. All of the orange will disappear from the main floor women’s and men’s restrooms but will remain in the lower level women’s and men’s restrooms. New flooring will be installed. Walls will be freshly painted with a similar color. The vanities will be replaced and we are hoping to reuse the sinks and fixtures. Finally, the orange partitions will be repainted a neutral color. Because of the complexity of the work, likely there will be one Sunday when the main floor restrooms will be under construction. If so, we will inform people ahead of time. Lower level facilities, of course, will remain open every Sunday. Once the main floor restroom renovation is complete, attention will turn to upgrading the Inclusive restroom found on the lower level.
With the coming of fall, a second large stained glass will be installed in the front entry, framing the word “hope”. Welcoming décor will let everyone know they are welcome at Beacon Heights!
Weekly Food Bank Update
Thank you for all your donations! Currently, the most needed items are pancake mix, broth and Dried Rice. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
Shoppers are needed for August21st 2024, if you would like to sign-up! The sign-up sheet is located on the office countertop.
July 2024 Food Bank Statistics Open 5 Wednesdays Families served: 127 Individuals served: 313
Food donations Beacon Heights: 945 lbs. Associated Churches: 900 lbs. Other Churches: 1032 lbs.
In addition, Beacon Heights shoppers spent $1975.13 for 1705 lbs. 26 Beacon Heights Food Bank volunteers spent 222 hrs. To keep the Food Bank operating in July
Thank you to all the July 2024 volunteers:
Paula Crill Mike Crill Sharon Heitz Maurie Sperry Mary Whitehead Ev Kilgore Susan Harrof Rachel Harrof Kyla Zehr Sandy Kiracofe Amy Hollenberg Bill Hollenberg Brenda Galbraith Kathy Schmidt Jan Lung Dianne Lung Jeanie Lantz Lois Guess Tom Coursen MaryJane Coursen Doug Wages Sue Warren Joan Thompson Jennifer Johnson Jacari Johnson
Ladies Birthday Luncheon
The August 14th ladies birthday lunch will be held at Ruth Ann Bever’s house at 3411 Woodgate Trail at 12:30.
Hope you can join us.
We will eat outside, weather permitting, or inside the house. Ham, turkey, cheese, mayo, mustard, and bread will be provided. If you have special needs such as gluten free, etc. please bring your own. If you would like to bring an addition to the lunch – a salad, raw veggies, chips, dessert, etc., please let Ruth Ann know (341-2965) so we can coordinate items. Also please let her know if you are able to come either by text, phone, or email: (ruthann.bever@gmail.com).
Thank you so much.
Looking forward to seeing you.
On its 50th anniversary, On Earth Peace recognized two elders who continue to inspire our work:
"It is with deep appreciation that we recognize David Jehnsen and Barbara Daté for their contributions to our work and are grateful for the legacy and hope they offer On Earth Peace."
Can You Solve the Mystery of the Missing Photo Book?
Missing: photo book from Partner Church visit in 2012. It has likely gotten tucked away in a safe place during all the ReFRESH activities or perhaps someone has borrowed it.
Please contact the church office or Mary Whitehead.
Library News
Many ReFRESHing changes have been happening at Beacon Heights, including the church library. Old books and other materials have been weeded out, and the library is no longer housed in the lower level preschool area.
Children’s books and activity bags for use by children during worship can be found near the south entrance. Other children’s books are in the south classroom. Adult books are housed on the bookcase near the north drinking fountain. A few may also be found on the north entryway shelf and on table tops.
These books are for your enjoyment and education. Please feel free to check out as you wish.
A Request
Please use first and last names in email correspondences until Norma is familiar with everyone.
Stop by the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to say Hello!
Update as of August 4th
The new flooring and painting will be done this week in the 2 upstairs bathrooms. Plan on not using them this week. The new counter tops will be installed soon, but not this week. We will be painting the partitions from the restrooms in the fellowship hall.
Anniversary
George and Juanita Mendenhall are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary on August 23rd, and their daughter requests that those who would like to send them a card send it to:
210 Virginia Avenue, Apt. 325, Bridgewater, VA, 22812.
On Sunday, September 8th, Fort Wayne residents get free admission to 25 of Fort Wayne’s museums and attractions during “Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown.”
A link to get your passport:
Next SUNDAY: August 18, 2024
Theme: Sing and Make Music: The Spiritual, Emotional, and Health Benefits from Making Music and Lifting Our Voices in Song
Join us for a music-filled worship service that lifts up the power of instrumental music and the sung word. In addition to several musicians, we will be joined by Kelsi Lee and Cote Godoy (KelsiCote) leading an interactive Children’s Time and also sharing their music with us.
Pastor Paula Ulrich
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Editor: Norma Rody
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