So many of our ACC members are engaged in ministries of love, and today I want to highlight one of our food ministries!
Did you know that we have some very talented, hard-working gardeners whose faith in action will again this year help feed many of our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity and hunger?
What started out six years ago as a relatively small plot on our former pee wee baseball grounds has grown into a sizeable garden now protected by a newly installed deer fence.
As you know or can imagine, a lot of hard work goes into a garden so first I want to say a big thank you to our primary gardeners – the movers and shakers of the project – Kendal Nagy, Janette Smith, and Larry Rahn. Each brings knowledge, hands-on experience, and perseverance to make the garden grow. By the way, I happen to know that they are all willing to do some on-the-job training with anyone who would like to learn to help!
They are joined in this good work by other faithful gardeners including JD Reed, Debbie Bonhomme, Cristi Billue, Jean Tatum, Dave Tatum, Lynn Cohee, and Loveta Cain; and fence builders Richard Cohee, Lenny Noens, Dave Stansifer, Bob Spargur, Bob Burrows, Tom Cain, Todd Wilson, Larry Rahn, and Kendal Nagy. THANK YOU ALL!
What are they growing back there? Delicious, healthful foods like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage, carrots, onions, lettuce, raspberries, and black raspberries! Soon they’ll be harvesting the early crops and sharing them with the Linwood Christian Church Food Pantry.
The garden is an essential part of our ministry with Linwood’s pantry. That fresh produce beautifully augments the staples we send each month year-round, and it is appreciated by LCC and the neighbors they serve. Thank you to EACH OF YOU who contribute month after month!
Larry Kerr, manager of the Linwood Pantry, sent our congregation a letter of condolence on Steve Belding’s death, writing, “Steve was such an integral part of the many people of your church who participate in the work of Linwood’s Food Pantry. He faithfully delivered the food from Allisonville to us for many years. His smiling face and pleasant personality will certainly be missed.”
He continued, “We also thank your members who have provided Linwood with contributions of food, goods, and monetary assistance. We are particularly grateful for Betty Kaiser, JD Reed, and Janette Smith as volunteers. Without this support from your congregation, it would be very hard to continue with the work of the Food Pantry.”
Thank you all as we continue to garden and shop and volunteer in the name of Love.
This is truly Christ’s work in the world.
Grace & Peace, Diane
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Reminder of Sunday Morning Covid Guidelines
At their meeting last evening, the Reopening Committee approved some updates to our Sunday morning in-person worship guidelines.
- We will no longer take temperatures at the door.
- We will now seat worshipers three feet apart instead of six feet, but if there are those who feel more comfortable maintaining six feet of social distance, we will be happy to accommodate that wish.
- We will continue wearing masks for the time being; at this moment we are still under a mask mandate in Marion County, but beginning this Sunday worshipers may sing with their masks on.
- We are removing the Plexiglas barriers from the pulpit and the Communion table, but will leave the one in place at the Lectern for the time being until the Elders have the opportunity to discuss their comfort level with removing it.
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Classes and other groups that want to begin meeting in person may reserve space to do so inside the building wearing masks or outside with masks optional. Click the link below. If you encounter any issues submitting your request, please contact [email protected].
We will continue making reservations for now, so we have contact information at hand in case we need to do contact tracing. Last Sunday when we had three visitors, we also realized that a side benefit of the list is the ability to reach out and welcome those who visit!
We celebrate that we are making progress toward a more normal worship experience even as we are also continuing to care for those among us, including our young children, who are not yet vaccinated.
A heartfelt thank you to the members of our Reopening Committee for their care, wisdom, and faithful perseverance!
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Click the button below to register for in-person worship for any dates through the end of May. Be prepared to include the names of anyone attending with you. For those unable to sign up online for any reason, please call the office at 317-849-3957 and speak with or leave a message for Ruth Wolff. |
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Prayer Joys and Concerns
JOYS:
We are delighted that Fred Knox has made a good and fast recovery from surgery.
Among our concerns:
We continue to hold the families of June Cotton and Steve Belding in our prayers. June’s service will be tomorrow and Steve’s on June 19th.
- Mandy Reed, Peggy Reed’s daughter in law who has been in the hospital this week; and for Eric Reed as he takes on extra duties
- Gene Ray
- Paul Ayers
- Jim Hooser’s grandson, James Hooser
- Karen Bayne
- Carol Lu Knox’s son, Brad Bond
- Liz Nelson, Theron Nelson-Mercer’s mother
- Chris Higgins’ father, Geoff Higgins
- Ruth Wolff’s mother, Cindy Method
- Ben Hinton
- Mary Caress and Jerry Caress
- Bev Goforth and Davis Goforth
- Lee Ridoux
- Mack Hunter
Among our communal and global concerns:
Memorial Day: We remember, honor, and give thanks for all the members of the armed forces who have given their lives both in war and in peacetime. And we pray for families who have had to go on in life without their dearly loved ones.
We continue our prayers for all who are suffering with Covid. Here in the U.S. younger people are now being hospitalized. We give thanks that our Covid numbers locally are declining and pray that that will continue. We pray too, that people the world over will soon have access to the vaccine that is saving so many lives.
We continue our prayers for all those whose daily lives are burdened by the sin of systemic racism, and for a spirit of courage in our pursuit to be actively anti-racist in all we do and believe.
We pray for our Global Prayer Partners, this week in Egypt.
Information for visiting or contacting Ben Hinton:
Ben Hinton's new address is 12999 N Pennsylvania St, Carmel IN. He loves phone calls - please call him at: 317-810-5236
Visitation Rules:
30 minute visits per person (one person at a time)
You must have a negative Covid test weekly
Call (317) 848-2448 and ask for Kimberly Taylor to schedule an appointment.
If you don't want to get a Covid test, then you can visit with Ben outside his window. The facility will be opening outdoor visits after April 2, which you can also do without a COVID test.
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Mitch Payne:
We welcome Mitch Payne into membership who join spouse Susan Bowser Payne, stepson Jarod Bowser, and mother-in-law Phyllis Bowser in the fellowship of ACC!
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Danielle and Stephen Rupsis
We welcome Danielle and Stephen into membership at ACC!
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ACC Office Notification
Ruth Wolff will be out of the office Friday, June 4 - Tuesday, June 8.
If you call the office during these dates, please leave a message for anything that can be handled when Ruth returns.
Those who need to submit Buzz articles should please do so on Monday and Tuesday, as usual, so that the Buzz can go out on Wednesday afternoon, June 9.
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Food Pantry Sunday: June 6
Don Call will be collecting food for the food pantry. He will be at Door 1 (main entrance) from 12:00 until 2:00.
Current Food Pantry Needs:
plastic grocery bags
Tampons & pads
Diapers: all sizes
Diaper wipes
Toilet paper
Peanut butter
Runs
Canned veggies & pasta meals
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Lemonade Cafe This Sunday!
Lemonade Cafe outdoors by the bell in front of the church for Sunday, June 6. Weather permitting, we will continue with our new Cafe tradition through the month of June. We want to continue to keep everyone safe and we feel like this is a fun way to do it.
Help Us Make Coffee Cafe a Success! Coffee Cafe is needing volunteers for set up and volunteers for serving as a host for Coffee Cafe. Set up and hosting right now is a little different but eventually, we will return to Cafe in the family room. If you are interested, please see Toni Medlen or contact her at [email protected]. Hosts serve about once every 6 weeks and set up is once every 3 weeks so it does not involve a commitment of a lot of time ... certainly not every week. It is a great way to get involved in an important ministry to provide an opportunity for casual, informal fellowship for our members and visitors.
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Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 6, 2021
4:00 p.m. via Zoom
A special meeting of the congregation of Allisonville Christian Church has been scheduled for Sunday, June 6, at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The purpose of this meeting is to forward the unanimous recommendation of both the Search Committee and the Council to the congregation for final approval of the appointment of a new Associate Minister. The candidate will be joining us following the vote.
We hope to see everyone!
Tim Armstrong
Council Chair
Your Zoom link will be sent in a separate email.
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Indy Pride Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
ACC would like a few volunteers to host our virtual chapel via Zoom during Indy Pride from 12-4pm on Saturday, June 12. The hosts will be responsible for greeting and welcoming everyone who enters the Zoom room using the chat function. We will have a brief orientation for volunteers on Thursday, June 10 at 7 pm to go over everything so no need to be very tech-savvy. Sign up below!
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Blood Drive: Sunday, June 13
The Blood Mobile will once again be in the ACC parking lot from about 8:30am - 12:15pm for a Blood Drive. If you are interested in donating, please contact Curt McCollister at 317-842-5655.
Please leave a message when calling. Appointments are encouraged and are scheduled every 15 minutes with the last appointment beginning at 12:00pm.
Your donations give life!
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Mary Martha Circle Annual Luncheon: June 24
The Mary Martha Circle will have their annual luncheon on Thursday, June 24th, 1pm, at George’s Grill & Restaurant (71st & SR37). We invite any ACC ladies to join us for this festive occasion of good food & company. Please call Sandy Zimmerman, 317-407-7936 before June 17th if you can attend. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Thanks, Pearl Ross
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LIFE Class Update
The LIFE class will have combined in-person/Zoom meetings at 11:45am in the "Texico Room" also known as the Children's Chapel located down the hall south of our old room. Masks will still be required for in-person attenders and social distancing will be practiced.
We hope you will join us at 11:45 am, either in person or using the Zoom information shown.
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Thank You!
A great big Thanks to all who sent Sympathy Cards in memory of my brother (Billy Ray Mitchell). The family really appreciated all prayers, words of comfort, phone calls & support. Especially appreciative of our outstanding Ministers, Rev. Diane Spleth & Joyce Coalson, words cannot express the peace of mind that each of you so joyfully gives. Thanks & God Bless.
Pearl & Bill Ross
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Thank you all for the messages, cards and prayers during my recent surgery and recovery.
What a blessing to be part of the caring community here at ACC.
Love, Joyce Coalson
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Graduation Open House for Hanna Escue
Sunday, June 13th, 1-4 pm
Hummel Park, 1500 S Center Street, Plainfield, IN
Gazebo #2
(for questions call Brenda @317-753-4768 or Tim 317-753-3443)
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Vacation Bible School July 5-8
Discovery on Adventure Island: Quest for God's Great Light is coming to Allisonville July 5-8! In-person VBS for children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to this year's Vacation Bible School at Allisonville Christian Church. Join us on the quest for God's light and love! This event is free and open to the public.
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Vaccination Reminder
ACC members can offer rides to vaccination locations, so we invite you to call the office at 317-849-3957 if you would like assistance.
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Allisonville Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
(317) 849-3957
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