May 2014 - First United Methodist Church

THE HERALD
A PUBLICATION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MAY 2014
MOR T O N SQUA R E
SOCCER
MINISTRY
Transforming Morton Square
Park into a place families can
spend time in fun and fellowship
WINTER HARVEST
Providing scholarships for the
Camphor Mission Station.
WHY BE A
MEMBER?
Things to consider regarding
becoming a member of
First United Methodist
GROWING A COMMUNIT Y IN C HRIST
“Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ
loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Ephesians 5:1-2
MORTON SQUARE
SOCCER
MINISTRY
Once upon a time, Morton Square Park didn’t
have the best reputation in the neighborhood. As
a small park with few amenities and only a couple
of goal posts, the park was not frequently visited.
But on Tuesday nights beginning in May, Morton
Square Park is transformed into a place families
in the community can spend their time in fun and
fellowship. Tuesday night is soccer night.
by Rachel Siegle
Morton Square Park Statistics
Year 1 1999
75 kids
7-10 year olds
6 teams
1 field
3 games/week
2014
275+ kids
5-12 year olds
18 teams
3 fields
9 games /week
TRANSFORMED COMMUNITY
The Morton Square Park Soccer ministry began, as many ministries do, with a restless spirit. Loy and Darlene
Sloan had come to First Church and were actively participating in the Buddy ministry at Irving School. One day,
the Sloans were considering what they could do to continue the Buddy ministry after the school year ended
when the bus they were escorting children on drove past Morton Square Park. “I saw that they have a field
and a couple of goals there so I thought maybe we could use that,” Loy said.
Sloan contacted the Peoria Park District, where he began working with an intern, Charles Weldy. “Now there’s
the Lord for you,” Sloan said. “I don’t think the park district has had an intern before or since, but Charles
was there, he wanted to get some experience in Parks and Recreation, and he was born and raised in the
neighborhood around Morton Square.” Sloan and Weldy went door-to-door and recruited 75 children to
participate. The second year, 107 kids participated. The ministry continues to transform the park, filling it with
over 275 players, 100 volunteers, family and friends every Tuesday night during the summer.
TRANSFORMED LIVES
The park may be transformed on Tuesday nights, but the children and volunteers are transformed forever. “It
[soccer ministry] changes the way you act and think,” volunteer and ministry leader Larry Whitler said. “I know
people I’d never have known any other way because of it. And when we get to know people – we are all cut
from the same cloth. We can relate, we share a lot in common.” Whitler was originally recruited to be a coach
for one of the teams, and he set out immediately to make a difference in the kids’ lives. “Every game, I’d have
every one of my players look me in the eye and shake my hand. One little girl, it took two years, but she finally
did it,” he said.
As the community participation has grown, so have the ministry opportunities. The kids participating in soccer
work every week to try and memorize a Bible verse, which they recite after they finish their
games. They are actively invited to participate in First Church’s Vacation Bible School
and a Bible study group was formed for the coaches. “Around one quarter of all the
coaches are engaged in our study group through the season,” Whitler said.
TRANSFORMED FAITH
Most importantly, Morton Square Soccer night is a place where
people can feel Jesus’s love. “Over time, you see what’s really
happening, and that’s trusting in God. When I see the volunteers
on their hands and knees, putting shoes on the kids, I see
Jesus washing these children’s feet,” Sloan said. Volunteer
coach Zach Van Buren added, “You can see the Lord’s hand
in the kids happily playing, praying, and memorizing their Bible
verses. You can see His hand in the love and commitment of
the volunteers, and in the protection of the soccer ministry at
the park.”
“It [soccer ministry] gave us an opportunity to serve, and it
broke down some barriers. We traded the comfort of retired life
for ministry, and then we found contentment,” Sloan said.
“We aren’t just coming to play a game on Tuesday night, it’s
an opportunity to share our love and our faith with these kids,”
Whitler said. “It’s God at work, and God at play.”
SOCCER MINISTRY NEEDS
With over 275 kids expected to register
this season, more volunteers are always
needed! Opportunities for the upcoming
soccer season include:
• Coaches (weekly commitment)
• Fit children with shoes, shirts, & shin
guards (first 2-3 weeks of season)
• Fans
For more information or to
volunteer, contact Larry Whitler at
[email protected] or 309-673-3641.
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WINTER HARVEST
With many of the Winter Harvest banks and other offerings being
received, our current amount collected for the Camphor Mission
Station in Liberia, West Africa is $4,580. Thank you Church!
As Rev. Kathy Dickriede from Mentor United
Methodist Church, Mentor, OH, told us at our
Celebrate Missions event on April 11, this money
funds the Irene Innis Village Scholarships for the
Camphor Mission Station. Having this scholarship
available enables parents to not have to choose
which child attends school but rather subsidizes
education making it possible to send whole
families to school. Liberia will be stronger in the
future because of the commitment of the people of
First Church Peoria.
Kathy Steinheimer, our member who has coordinated the Winter
Harvest Collection since 2006, has set a goal of providing 200 $50
scholarships each year. Additional offerings are always accepted. Kathy
will lead a mission trip to Camphor Mission October 4 – 17, 2015.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES
Monthly Prayer Vigil
Monday, May 5 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Chapel
GriefShare Class
Wednesday | May 14 – Aug 6 | 9:30 – 11:30 am
Conference Room B
Cost: $15
Register on the GriefShare website at:
www.griefshare.org
UMW General Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | 700 Main
Continental Breakfast will be served
Rev. Adrian Garcia and his wife, Lilly, will speak on
“Immigration in our Community”
SoulSisters@First
Tuesday, May 6 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Worship Center
This 13-week session helps people walk through
their grief no matter where they are in a positive,
support community. People may join the groups at
any time.
Men’s Ministry Gathering
Faith and Technology – Get Connected
Tuesday, May 6 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | 700 Main
God’s Blueprint for Biblical Parenting Class
Sunday | May 4 – June 29 | 9:45 – 10:45 am
Arts Place Classroom @ 700 Main
Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast
Sunday, June 1 | 7:00 – 11:00 am | Wesley Hall
The Connected in Christ (CIC) Sunday school class
will host this class. Parents, your most exhilarating
joys and angonizing sorrows will likely come from
the same source – your children. While it is easy
to feel overwhelmed and paralyzed, there is HOPE
in the midst of all the white noise about parenting.
In House or Home, Chip Ingram teaches timeless
truths about God’s blueprint for parenting and offers
a wealth of personal and practical help. Parents of
all aged children are invited to join.
All Church Meeting
Sunday | May 18 | 9:45 – 10:30 am | Sanctuary
Transforming Lives Update
This important meeting will provide an update
status on construction, spending, contributions and
our loan as well as the completion timeline. All are
encouraged to attend.
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FIRST QUARTER FUMC FOUNDATION REPORT
The Foundation Board of Directors held its first meeting of 2014 on Tuesday evening, April 8. At this meeting,
we welcomed new members Charles Bush, Don Wilson, Bill Wuthrich, and Jim Bateman. The Board approved
grant requests totally $120,061, including the following:
1. A $5000 grant from the Foster Fund for the 2014 6 Ways to Praise program.
2. Two grants from the Engle Music Fund totaling $3700 for new instruments for the Contemporary Worship
Service and for participation in a Latino Worship Seminar.
3. Grants totaling $100,000 from the FUMC Foundation Fund totaling $87,000 for three urgent Trustee
projects including repairs to the 116 Perry Air Handler, replacement of an ejector pump in the same
building, and repairs to the steps outside the main Sanctuary doors.
4. A $7500 grant from the Trustees Fund to replace the 116 Perry water heater.
5. A $9450 grant from the Verne H. Philips Fund to upgrade and replace computers and software due to
Microsoft’s discontinuation of support for Windows XP.
6. A grant for $3500 from both the Jeanne Skewes Children’s Education Fund and the Engle Music Fund
for 3 attendees to a Youth Music and Worship Conference.
Also, during the first quarter, the Foundation made a previously approved gift of $90,000 to the Transforming
Lives Campaign. This brings the gifts to date to this campaign to $400,000.
As of the end of 2013, the Foundation had assets of $4,690,000. We also were blessed with a $25,000 from
the estate of Ethel Pryor.
The Foundation Board and all members of First United Methodist Church are very grateful to those past donors
who have funded the Foundation activities through their wills and estate plans. If you are interested in ways
to donate to the Foundation now or in the future, please contact me, any board member or Larry Whitler in the
Church Office.
Richard Moore – President, FUMC Foundation
SERMON SERIES
Traditional Worship | Sunday | 8:30 and 11:00 am | Sanctuary
After the Fact: Four Encounters with Christ
May 4 | Breakfast with Jesus | John 21:1-14 | Dr. Robert Phillips, preaching
May 11 | Staying with Mom | John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-12 | Rev. Christy Phillips, preaching
May 18 | Behold my Hands | Luke 24:36-49 | Dr. Robert Phillips, preaching
May 25 | The Last Command of Christ | Acts 1:6-11 | Dr. Robert Phillips, preaching
Contemporary Worship | Sunday | 11:00 am | Worship Center
May 4 | Christ is Risen, A Resurrection Worship Experience | Presented by the Children’s Choirs and Praise Band
Knowing + Understanding
May 11 | Philip + The Eunich | Acts 8:26-40 | Rev. Eric Swanson, preaching
May 18 | The Eunich + Philips | Acts 8:26-40 | Rev. Eric Swanson, preaching
May 25 | The Gift of Rememberance | Rev. Eric Swanson, preaching
Renuevo | Saturday | 6:00 pm | Worship Center
May 3 | Yo soy la luz del mundo | Rev. Miguel Rios, preaching
May 10 | Yo soy el buen pastor | Rev. Adrian Garcia, preaching
May 17 | Yo soy la Vid Verdadera | Rev. Adrian Garcia, preaching
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE (MISSION/OUTREACH)
MAY
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BRATS FOR BRADLEY
We will once again host our annual Brats for Bradley
student outreach event. Thursday, May 15th we
will be looking for people to volunteer with setup,
serving and clean up of this event from noon - 4pm.
At this event we meet the students who are on their
Senior Walk as they make their way from Water
St. toward the campus. As they pass by the church
we set up brats, chips, cookies and water to serve
them as a way to both meet them where they are on
this day and to say thank you to so many of them
who have helped to serve at Loaves and Fish. We
are looking for people who are good servers and at
those who want to have meaningful conversation
with the students. For many this is one of the most
positive impact moments they have had with “church
people.” Please be in prayer for this event and please
consider where God is leading you to potentially
MAY
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Sunday morning May 18th there will be a full scale
26.2 mile marathon winding through the streets of
Peoria and right past the new addition to our church
facilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to
show our passion for the Peoria area and support
of a positive impact on the downtown community
we embrace. Our congregation will host the water
station in the street right next to the parking lot off
of Main St. and we will be looking for volunteers
from 5am till noon in two shifts, 5am - 8:30am and
8:30am - noon. Come and see some amazing
people and even a few of our own congregants
as we meet our community in the streets of
Peoria. Contact Pastor Eric for more information.
SHORT TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Red Bird Mission, Beverly, Kentucky
Saturday, Sept 13 – Saturday, Sept 20
Team being led by Larry & Nancy Krigbaum
Contact the church office if you are interested.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CAMPING
Friday, May 23 through Monday May 26
It’s tradition! Each Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend, a group from First
Church gathers at Living Springs Campground, Lewistown, IL for a great
time of camping, fishing, paddle boats, canoes and fellowship. Whether you
would like to take your RV for the weekend, stay in their lodge or cabin or just
come out for the day, you are welcome!
COST:
RV | $18 per night
Cabin | $35 per night
Tent | $10 per night
Lodge | $55 per night
You will need to bring your own bedding and food. There is a shower house
available along with a multi-purpose building with lots of indoor activities
(climbing wall, pool table, ping pong, board games, volley ball, basketball).
Church will be held in the lodge on Sunday at 10:30 am and a potluck will
follow at 12:00. For reservations or questions, contact the church office at
309-673-3641.
FRESH BREWED THEOLOGY
Join Pastor Bob at the Thirty-Thirty Coffee Shop (next
to the church parking lot) on Wednesday, May 14, at
7:00 pm for an informal discussion on the topic “Left
Behind in a Megachurch World.” Invite your friends and
enjoy the fellowship!
GET ‘TAIZED’ AT FIRST
No, not ‘tased’ by electricity but inspired by an alternative Christian worship called Taize (pronounced ‘tay-zay’),
after the name of the French village where this style of worship began and continues. Typically there is no
sermon, at least not in the traditional sense. The scripture is read, silence for meditation on what God is saying
through the scriptures, prayer and music that calls the worshipper to reflection are the heart of this style of
worship. It is held every Wednesday in May at 6pm in the chapel and lasts 30-40 minutes.
CO-ED SOFTBALL
JOIN IN CELEBRATING
Our Co-Ed softball season will begin
this month with games likely to begin
on Monday evenings in Late May. If you
are interested we are putting together
the roster now. People with all levels
of skill and experience (or lack there
of) are encouraged to join. For more
information please contact Pastor Eric.
BAPTISMS:
Maeve Caroline Craghead
Alexis Nicole Leibach
HOT TOPICS
F OR M AY
Pastor Bob’s Sunday morning
seminar will be held each Sunday
in the Sanctuary at 9:45 am.
May 4 – Saints and Sinners:
Scamps and Scalawags in
Christian History
May 11 – Guest Teacher
May 18 – Congregational Meeting
May 25 – “On Desire” – Book
review and conversation
DATE NIGHT
Parents: Tony & Emily
Craghead, also pictured
Ella & Colt
Parents: Frederick
& Callie Leibach
NEW MEMBERS:
• Betty & Jerry Doubet
• Sandra Mitchell
• Greg & Helen Potts
• Tom & Lori Wolff
The next Date Night is Friday,
May 16. Participate in the DVD
study on “Love to Stay” from
6:00-6:30 pm and then enjoy a
date with your spouse until 9:00
pm while your children are cared
for at church. Register online at the
church website or call the church
at 309-673-3641.
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10 ANSWERS TO ‘WHY’ QUESTIONS IN TRADITIONAL WORSHIP
1. Why two candles on the altar...not enough light? There’s plenty of light. The two candles represent the two
natures of Christ, fully human and fully divine, and remind us that the gospel calls us to follow an entire Jesus!
2. Why does the pastor wear a robe...is the pastor cold? The pastor is mellow. The robe, drawn from academic
tradition, is a reminder of the priority of the teaching ministry of the pastor in speaking gospel truth from the
scriptures.
3. Why are there two speaking stands (pulpit and lectern) in front...is it a fallback if the mike fails? There is
always a back-up for sound. The lectern symbolizes where the scriptures are read and the pulpit reflects
where the scriptures are interpreted. Between them is the altar, where the sacrament of Holy Communion is
where
celebrated, and the three comprise unified worship.
celebrated,
4. Why do we say a creed...don’t we already know what we believe? Actually, lots of folks are fuzzy on the
basics of the faith. Even so, the creed unites us in common faith with Christians through the centuries in
certain core teachings of the ‘one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.’
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5. Why do we say we are ‘catholic’ in the creed...aren’t we Methodists? “Catholic” in this sense refers to
‘universal,’ which includes the Roman Catholic and all other Christian churches.
6. Why do we sing so many hymns written by guys whose great, great grandchildren have died of old age? We
sing all sorts of Christian music; gospel and black spirituals, more contemporary songs, and classic hymns
that tend to be filled with ‘meat and potatoes’ biblical truth that have stood the test of centuries of use.
7. Why does the Apostles’ Creed begin, ‘I believe,’ while the Nicene Creed begins, ‘We believe?” A rich faith
includes both truths; faith must be personal to make a difference and it must be corporate to go the distance.
8. Why do we pray the Lord’s Prayer every week? We pray it because Jesus specifically asked us to do it,
because it has been part of Christian worship services literally since the beginning of the church, because
it is an act of worship that can unify Christians of all sorts and because it’s one peach of a prayer for those
who pray it rather than say it.
9. Why does communion always involve the pastor saying the same words over the bread and juice? The ‘Words
of Institution,’ ‘this is my body, this is my blood,’ have been part of every Christian communion service since
that first night in the upper room. Drop them and you have a sacred snack but not the historic Lord’s Supper.
10. Why not have communion after worship is over, like in a corner where you can help yourself if you feel like
it? Communion is a central act of Christian worship by which we encounter anew the risen Christ. It’s place
is not in the list of credits that rapidly rolls at the end of the movie; it’s star billing.
NEUTRAL GROUND MOMENT:
The church’s Neutral Ground ministry provides practical support, health and comfort items, and
encouragement to those dealing with AIDS and HIV. Our outreach places no spiritual pressure on any we serve
but does offer prayer for those who share requests. This was what a recent prayer request from a Neutral
Ground participant said:
From “A person u have helped endlessly” - Thanks and Bless all of you for your gifts to those less fortunate.
What a blessing you all are from the top to your volunteers who pray with each of us and for us. Please God
bless all at First Meth. Church. Doing God’s Real work.
If you wish more information on this low-key, life-changing ministry, contact Dan Philips, Director of Community
Ministries and Mission at 309-673-3641 or [email protected]
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WHY BE A MEMBER?
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One of the largest Protestant churches in the US answers a question about
membership on its website with the response, “If you attend, consider yourself
a member.” Volunteer organizations of all sorts have suffered major losses in
membership over the previous two decades. The membership at our church was
5200 in 1962; today it is a bit over 1100. That is not all bad news.
by Pastor Bob Phillips
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In the old days folks could and many did join a church like any they might join
any club. As the credit card commercial says, “Membership has its privileges.”
Membership guaranteed a place for weddings, funerals, baptisms and occasional
Easter or Christmas appearances. That approach was, and is, a spiritual train
wreck. That attitude brings no transformed lives, no passionate love for God and
neighbor, no life-changing assurance of forgiveness, no new birth. That attitude
finds no sympathy or support at First Church today.
Why be a member? Why join? I won’t try to answer for service and civic groups but here are some things to
consider regarding membership in this or any church:
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1. Membership is a declaration of discipleship. Folks declare in public their faith in Christ as savior and Lord,
including youth who commit in confirmation. They nail their colors to the mast for all to see, not in
holier-than-thou pride but in public witness. No one simply shows up at Caterpillar or the military or a high
school football team and expects instant service; that is for those who commit, who take the oath, who become
part of the team. Membership is deciding to say “I do,” rather than being content with ‘playing house.’
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2. Membership is a declaration of seriousness. Members are those whose vows to support the church through
‘prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness” mean just what they say. These are they who make clear they
are orienting their priorities, their finances, their calendars and their values around their supreme allegiance
to Christ. It is a crisp statement to Jesus and to the church, “By God’s grace, you can count on me.”
3. Membership brings deeper commitment from the church. While the church is committed to care for all, members
are those whom we know and best are positioned to follow up in times of crisis, loss or conflict. Members whom
illness or age have overtaken remain most obviously under the care of the church for visitation, support and prayer.
The church has two kinds of memberships. In addition to the regular type there is affiliate membership. This is where
a person who has family ties or other understandable reasons to maintain membership in another congregation
(including other denominations) affirms that while in our area, this will be their church home.
When membership classes are offered they include a background on United Methodist history, organization and
beliefs, but also place emphasis on what this First family of faith in Peoria is like, a spiritual pre-marriage program that
resolves possible issues and helps the person focus on where best he or she can be spiritually fed and feed others.
When the next seminar is offered, maybe it is for you!
THE MISSION AND VISION OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEORIA
Our Mission
Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Peoria and the world.
Our Vision
• Attract the un-churched that they may grow their faith of salvation through Jesus Christ
• Care for and develop the congregation, that they may grow knowledge in their faith and love for Christ, our Lord.
• Engage & equip those who wish to serve, that they may grow the community of Christian fellowship in the
world and spread the Good News.
First United Methodist Church Peoria – Growing a Community in Christ
LA VERDADERA ADORACIÓN
Desde hace 25 años he tenido la oportunidad de participar de manera directa en el ministerio de la alabanza y
desde hace un poco mas de 10 años he estado enseñando a ministerios de alabanza y a la iglesia en relación
al tema de la alabanza y la adoración.
Durante los últimos años me han hecho diferentes preguntas como: Toda la música es de Dios? Que tipo de
música tenemos que usar en la iglesia? y cual es la verdadera adoracion? Y es sobre esta última pregunta
que deseo escribir.
Lo primero que tenemos que entender es que alabanza y adoración no son sinónimo de música, no se
relacionan con la velocidad de un canto, ni mucho menos con un género musical. La alabanza y la adoración
es mucho mas que eso, es “un estilo de vida” que adoptamos todos aquellos que le hemos conocido, es un
estilo de vida mediante el cual damos testimonio que Cristo vive en nosotros.
La verdadera adoración radica en la revelación de Dios a nuestras vidas, en palabras más sencillas, la
verdadera adoración es aquella que damos a Dios conforme le vamos conociendo más y mas.
El Rey David tuvo una relación y revelación de quien era Dios, el fue uno de los principales escritores de los
salmos, en ellos escribe su experiencia de conocer la grandeza, misericordia, bondad, amor de Dios y su
deseo de estar dentro de sus atrios para contemplar su grandeza y poder (Salmo 19, 50, 31, 84)
Necesitamos tener una mayor revelación de quien es Dios y por qué Él es digno de ser adorado (Una
verdadera adoración).
Apocalipsis capitulo 4 nos narra sobre la manera en como 24 ancianos y 4 seres vivientes declaran de
dia y noche Santo, Santo, Santo es el Señor Dios Todopoderoso, los 4 seres vivientes y los 24 ancianos
experimentan una constante revelación de su grandeza y puede pasar el tiempo, mas ellos no desean dejar
de adorarle y contemplarle y lo mismo deberia de suceder en nosotros, le invito a que seamos personas que
elevan una verdadera adoración basada en la revelacion de la grandeza de nuestro Dios.
Pastor Miguel Ríos
HOPE SWINGS IN WASHINGTON
You may have noticed a swing set near the new
entrance to the church recently. Don’t worry, this is not
the location for the outdoor play area for the children,
but is an example of a summer youth mission program
called Hope Swings in Washington. The March edition
of The Herald describes the mission project.
The mission of Hope Swings in Washington is:
Build 100 swing sets in 42 days
Bring joy to hundreds of children and families
Provide visual signs of hope
Foster infinite new relationships
The vision of Hope Swings in Washington is to:
Show Christ’s love
Encourage healing
Build swing sets
We hope that with these swing sets, children can begin to get back a little of their normal lives. Hope Swings
takes place over a 7 week period from June 9th - July 25 with youth groups from 5 states participating a week at
a time.
YOUTH MISSION TEAMS
The youth mission teams, coming from Florida, Missouri, Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois, will be staying at all
three participating churches and will arrive each week on Sunday night. Following opening worship and a
prayer tour of the city of Washington, teams will begin their week of serving Monday morning and will spend
each day and night participating in building and rebuilding efforts, mission activities, worship, prayer and
recreation. Hope Swings in Washington has recently hired 10 interns, including 2 from FUMC, that will stay
with these groups throughout the program to assist, instruct and share. FUMC will house mission teams during
4 weeks of the 7 week program.
Each night of the mission week has a designated church host that will provide dinner and a worship service.
Monday nights belong to FUMC, where the teams will have a chicken dinner followed by a night of worship,
praise and fun before returning to the church that is housing them. Taco-Tuesday takes place at Washington
Evangelical, followed on Wednesday with a cookout and kickball game in a Washington park. Thursday is
pasta night at Crossroads UMC, and on Friday the teams will depart after enjoying a nacho- and potato-bar
lunch prepared by various area Methodist churches.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
There are MANY volunteer opportunities available including serving as construction foremen, hosting meals,
providing desserts, cleaning our facilities after teams leave, and other simple but important jobs. Additionally,
there are many other ways to offer your support through donations to help defray costs and expenses relating
to the project.
FOREMEN: Those wishing to serve as Foremen should contact Julie Rolffs at [email protected] or at the
number listed in the church directory. These volunteers need a basic understanding of construction and
power tools, and a great willingness to serve and teach alongside middle school and high school youth.
HOSTING MEALS: With 80 or so people needing a chicken dinner every Monday night from June 9 July 21, we are seeking interested Sunday School classes, small groups, groups of friends, or families,
to purchase, provide, serve, and clean up dinner. To sign up for a specific week, please contact Mike
Francisco at [email protected] or by calling the church office.
OTHER SERVING: All other interested volunteers are encouraged to fill out the Lend a Hand form located
at http://www.hopeswingswashington.org/donate.
FUMC YOUTH
A youth team from our church, under the direction of Mike Francisco, will serve at Hope Swings in
Washington during the week of June 15-20. Those youth wishing to serve with our team are encouraged
to contact Mike. An upcoming Loose Offering will be collected in all services to help offset the costs for our
youth mission team.
MORE INFORMATION
More information is available by going to our website at hopeswingswashington.org, or by contacting Dan
Philips at [email protected], or by calling the church office at 309-673-3641.
This summer our 6-12th grade students will be going on 2 mission trips.
June 15-20 a group of 30 will be serving locally with the Hope Swings
mission trip. Our students will be building swing sets for families that
sustained damage to their property on November 17. We hope to be
a blessing to those families and build relationships that could produce
future fruit! In July a group of 21 from our high school ministry will travel
to Atlanta for a week. While in Atlanta they will work with soup kitchens,
children’s summer programs, and downtown churches to serve the inner
city community. Instead of a traditional camp, we’ll be getting a two for one
experience!
Please consider supporting our mission trips this summer by attending a
biscuits and gravy breakfast on Sunday, June 1, 7:00-11:00am in Wesley
Hall. Recommended donation is $5 per person.
PROMOTION SUNDAY
June 1st is promotion Sunday. Current 8th grade students will join our high school group. We will also
welcome current 5th grade students into our middle school program. Sunday school meets at 9:30am in
700 Main. MAGNITUDE (6th-8th grade) meets Sunday nights at 6:30pm in 700 Main. AfterShock (9th-just
graduated) meets Sunday nights at 5pm in 700 Main during the summer.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Join us in congratulating the following High School graduates –
Chloe Milot, Washington High School
Rhett Fink, Dunlap High School
Leanne Clements, Dunlap High School
Nick George, Dunlap High School
Children are inherently creative. 6 Ways 2 Praise Fine Arts Camp
provides children the opportunity to express that creativity in
various ways while growing their faith through that expression.
This Christ-centered event will offer students direction by
qualified artists in the areas of mixed media, photography, drama,
instrumental music, vocal music and dance (jazz, hip hop, modern
style). The day will be from 8:45 am until 4:45 pm. Children should
bring lunch.
Students will showcase their talents at 6:00 pm Thursday, June 26
at the church. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The cost of the camp is $60 per student; additional family member is $40. Registration packets can be
obtained from the church office at 116 NE Perry Avenue in Peoria or online at www.fumcpeoria.org.
Registration forms need to be returned by June 13th. For more information, please visit the church website or
contact Carol McPherson at 673-3641.
FUMC’s Fine Arts Ministry Outreach to participate in 2014 Arts in Education Spring Celebration
(also known as Brown Bag-it) on Thursday, May 15th from 12:15 – 1:15.
The Lincoln Children’s Choir will be performing at the Peoria County Courthouse
After-school Arts will exhibit some of the art work the students have created throughout the year
KIDS
KORNER
SUMMER CAMP
It’s still not too late to register for an awesome summer camp experience at one of our
conference church campgrounds. In fact, you can register up to a week before camp
begins. If interested, please contact Barb Garber at 309-673-3641 to learn about
camping info and to receive a partial scholarship to help with camp cost.
SIZZLIN’ SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL & PROMOTION SUNDAY
June 1 is the kick-off for our Sizzlin’ Summer Sunday school program and children
will also be promoted to the next grade level. This means that our present 5th
graders will be promoted to 6th grade on July 21 and will join the middle school
program for Sunday School at 700 Main.
Newly promoted Pre-K – 5th grade will meet together in B—5 for an opening time
of high-energy music, worship and a lesson and then break up into age-level
groups for activities that reinforce the day’s theme. So kids, come in your summer
play clothes and be ready for a fun, engaging time of learning about God how to
live the faith!
2014 VBS will be Monday, July 20 through Thursday July 24 with kids
gathering in our new Worship Center each morning for the start of Bible
School from 9 am to 12 noon. Cokesbury’s Workshop of Wonders:
Imagine and Build with God is the theme. At this unique VBS, kids
will experience the love of Jesus and will be encouraged to use their
imagination and creativity to build their faith in the Lord. They will learn
about Biblical people “who used what they had to produce something
amazing with God.” and will discover that our Lord God is the God who
works wonders! Needed are volunteers who love to share God’s love by
working with kids. Registration for children as well as adult volunteers
will be online through our website after Memorial Day. Hope you can be
a part of VBS!! If you’d like further information, please contact Cheryl
Hendrix at the church ([email protected], 309-673-3641)
The cutoff for the June issue
of The Herald is
MONDAY, MAY 12.
THE HERALD | MAY 2014
12
The HERALD
USPS 240-720
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
116 Northeast Perry Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
VOL. 80 No. 8
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Telephone: (309) 673-3641
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Internet: www.fumcpeoria.org
WORSHIP
Saturdays
10:25am
Alive worship service in B5/6
6:00pm
Renuevo bi-lingual worship in Worship Center
Sundays
8:30 & 11:00am Traditional services in Sanctuary
11:00am
Contemporary service in Worship Center
Wednesdays
6:00pm
Taize service in the Chapel
WWW.FUMCPEORIA.ORG