Cozad UNITED Methodist Church Newsletter

Volume 6
COZAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
June 2016
“Out with the Old – In with the New”
Whenever we start talking about change, we always get nervous or upset or both. I think it
has a lot to do with not being sure of the future. It is so comfortable to live and do what is
familiar. When we start thinking about change we many times cannot imagine how it is going to work and so fear sets in and many times keeps us from doing anything new.
I know that in my life that is very true. Let me give you an example that happened just this
past week. For the past eight years our primary vehicle has been a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. We got it brand new off the showroom floor – it had 33 miles on the odometer
when it we delivered to us. We enjoyed that vehicle and really felt comfortable in it and it
served us well. But when we purchased a larger camping trailer it became obvious that it
was not going to be big enough for longer trips and with the possibility of retirement in 4
or 5 years, we felt we needed something different now (also we now have 7 grandchildren
and it would be nice to have a vehicle where we could get most of them into at once).
We found the ideal vehicle – a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban – and finally negotiated a deal for
it (that’s another story). But it was when we had to turn over the keys to the Trailblazer that
we both felt a tugging (and fear of the unknown) of our hearts for a trustworthy truck that
had been a part of our lives for 8 years. I know it is just a truck but it was still hard to say
goodbye to it and hello to something new. I know we will get to love our new vehicle as
much as the last but there is still the fear of the future that makes us doubt our decision.
I have seen the same thing happen in our church. Anything new meets with some amount
of skepticism as to whether it will work. When we announced that we were starting a second worship service with contemporary music, there were many that gave us six months
before it stopped. After 2-1/2 years it is still going strong (in fact this past Sunday saw almost as many attending the early contemporary worship service as attended the late traditional service). We are moving towards new ways to contribute other than cash/check in
the offering plate. I would like to see us get organized enough to go on mission trips to
help people ravaged by summer storms. There were even many who could not imagine the
church making a go of selling fireworks for the Fourth of July but excitement is building for
our second year of sales (even in a new location). Our Kids of the Kingdom and Bible
School programs continue to amaze everyone inside and outside of the church.
If we allow our fears and doubts to keep us from dreaming, we will eventually die as a
church. God is calling us to new areas and opportunities – in fact I would say God is challenging us to expand our idea of service beyond our church to the community and the
world in which we live. Instead of hearing, “We have never done that (or that way) before!”
I would like to hear, “We have not tried that before but let’s do it because God is leading us
there!” Who knows what adventures we can find when we let God lead us to new opportunities and get everyone involved.
So if you see someone in a shiny new black Suburban waving at you, wave back it is probably Carolyn or I getting used to our new vehicle. And the next time you hear a new idea
coming from the church, jump in and join in the excitement of doing something new for
God in our church, community and the world. Together we can conquer our fear of the unknown and accomplish great things for God.
Pastor Doug
Pastor Doug and Ralph Keiswetter will be attending Annual Conference May 31—June 4.
Pastor Doug & Carolyn will then be traveling to a granddaughters graduation and Scott
Schmidt will be giving the message at the 10:30 service on June 5.
Greeters
June 5 Marty Wright, Ardyce Dickey
Cheryl Kauffman, Ardy Dodge
June 12 Marty Wright, Ardyce Dickey
Cathy Starr
June 19 Bob & Ardy Marshall
June 26 Irene Oliver
Roger & Jan Boerkircher
Worship Helpers 10:30 Service
June 12 Larry Harvill
June 19 Judy Andres
June 26 Carolyn Smith
Easy Worship & Camera
June 5 - 8:30 AM/Kem Zook
10:30 AM/Mike Marshall & Larry Harvill
June 12 8:30 AM/Kem Zook
10:30 AM/Doug & Ellen Adkisson & Larry
June 19 8:30 AM/Kem Zook
10:30 AM/Mike Marshall, Larry Harvill
June 26 - 8:30 AM/Doug & Ellen Adkisson
10:30 AM/Mike Marshall & Larry Harvill
June Head Usher - Alan Clark
If you are unavailable for your Sunday
please find someone to take your place or
call the church office.
Cave Quest Bible School
Director * Alison Feik
Music * Tammy Paulsen & Cheryl Nemeth
Imagination * Nickole Zook & Erika Hanna
Recreation * Wendy Waller & Stacy Munster
Story * Kem Zook & Barb Devine
Group Leaders * Tasia Aden, Sarah Anderson,
Katie Sturgeon, Kylee Morris, Kalynn Fleharty,
Amber Peden, Ayden Ourada
Nursery * Sandy Keiswetter, CeCe Rutkowski &
Alyssa Kolbo
Kitchen * Marty Wright, Ardyce Dickey, Jane
Berreckman, Cheryl Kauffman, Judy Cumming &
Leola Wittenberger
Pastor Doug
Bible School Numbers
Children Preschool - 5th Grade * 52
Nursery * 10
It was a great week for the adults and children.
We are blessed with a great place to have Bible
School and a great group of people to share
Jesus’ light.
For the 2016 Comeca Summer Camp
Schedule go to www.campcomeca.org to
see all the details about each camp.
Cozad UMW provides scholarships for
campers. Call the church office for more
information.
Camp Comeca is a special place for renewal - for the young people who come for
its full schedule of summer programs and for
the adult visitors who arrive year round for
retreats, weddings and community
events. After years of active use, the camp is
now in need of its own renewal.
The goal is to raise $994,000 in gifts and
pledges by August 31, 2016.
The $500,000 balance will build the endowment to strengthen the camp's financial base.
The Lloyd Wilson Foundation has challenged
the Great Plains Conference to match a
$250,000 grant toward the endowment,.
We are happy to announce we have received pledges and donations which total
$698,606.69 at this present date, which includes the full $250,000 of the Wilson Foundation grant.
If you are interested in joining in this effort
with a donation to a wonderful camp with incredible potential, please send your gift by
mail. TO PAY BY CHECK:
1. Include "Camp Comeca Capital Campaign"
in the memo of your check.
2. Make check payable to: Great Plains
Camps.
3. Mail check to: Great Plains Conference,
P.O. Box 4837, Topeka, KS 66604-0837
Scott J. Jones
Bishop, Great Plains Episcopal Area
Health is more than mere absence of disease and illness Health is “abundant life” as
promised by Jesus in John 10:10 “I came
that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
Ellen Adkisson, Wendy Waller and Kem
Zook have met the requirement of 7 hours
of training for the Healthy Congregations
Program. They are excited to get more
information to everyone about this new
program.
Sunday, June 5
United Methodist Women News
Work Day
at Cozad
UMC &
Parkview
The Youth
along with
the congregation are
planning
to barbeque for lunch and then get busy
touching up around both buildings. Let
the office know if you are interested in
helping so we can plan for food and jobs
that can be done.
Mary Circle—Thursday, June 16 @ 2
Leah Circle—Monday, June 20, 7 p.m.
@ the church
Thank you to everyone who helped make
the UMW May Event a success.
Men’s Breakfast
Sunday, June 12@ 9:45—10:15
All men are invited to join!
Cave Quest Bible
School 2016
Go to
CozadUMC on
Facebook to see
all of our
pictures.
Mission to Cozad
July 28 through July 31.
An event held every year for Youth grades 7
-12, attend and do service projects requested by members of our local community. Youth mark you calendars and plan on
being part of this event.
Cozad UNITED Methodist Church June Calendar
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
8:30 Contemporary Worship
9:00 Adult Sunday School
9:15 Mom’s Bible Study
10:30 Traditional Worship
11:30 BBQ & Work Time
6
7:00 Board
of Trustee
meeting
7
5:00 Weight
Watchers @
PV
8
2:30 Pastor Doug will
give a message at
Golden Livingcenter &
Meadowlark Pointe
9
10
7:00 Administrative
Council
meeting
11
12
13
14
8:30 Contemporary Worship 9:00 WIC @
9:00 Adult Sunday School
PV
9:15 Mom’s Bible Study
9:30 Men’s Breakfast
10:30 Traditional Worship
1:00 Comeca Open House
15
16
2:00 Mary
Circle
17
18
19
8:30 Contemporary Worship
9:00 Adult Sunday School
9:15 Mom’s Bible Study
10:30 Traditional Worship
6:30 PAWS @ PV
20
7:00 Leah
Circle @
the church
21
22
23
7:00
Finance
Committee
meeting
24
9:00 8:00
Fireworks
Stand
25
9:00 8:00
Fireworks
Stand
26
8:30 Contemporary Worship
9:00 Adult Sunday School
9:5 Mom’s Bible Study
10:30 Traditional Worship
12:00 - 8:00 Fireworks
Stand
27
9:00 - 8:00
Fireworks
Stand
28
9:00 - 8:00
Fireworks
Stand
5:00 Weight
Watchers@
PVB
29
9:00 - 8:00 Fireworks
Stand
30
9:00 - 8:00
Fireworks
Stand
As I review the Church’s financial position as of the 20th of May 2016, I’m reminded of the
sermons we have heard regarding the power of prayer. Prayer may be on of the primary actions
the congregation can collectively take to improve the Church’s financial situation. Presently the
Church has approximately $1,565.00 in it’s checking account. Therefore our net position as of
the 20th is a negative #342. If and only if we are able to double the amount of the May 15th
offering for each of the remaining Sundays in May, the Church will have $7,122 to apply towards it’s $10,811 expenses.
I am an optimist that believes we will be able to find the money to continue the Church’s outreach. However, being down $3,700 as we enter the expensive summer months does not instill
a lot of confidence. I ponder what we will do, when and if we run out of money and can’t pay
payroll.
The Church has a priority system in place that calls for payroll to be addressed first, local
bills next, and other expenses last. Presently following this plan we are delinquent on the property insurance payment for the Church. We all need to be praying that no major storms are on
the horizon.
I have been reading articles that talk about what steps Church’s have taken when they are
faced with similar financial situations. There are a number of ideas that these articles point to.
One of which is that Church’s should not be bashful about asking for money. They point out
that Churches exist to develop people in the Christian faith and to spread the message of the
Gospel. While the work of God is free, spreading the good news is not. These writers point out
that every time we go to the grocery store, the doctor, the gas station, to the movies, or out to
dinner, someone is asking for money.
Therefore looking at our Church’s current financial condition, and falling into step with not
be bashful about supporting the Church. If you’re able to financially support the Church a little
more at this time, it would be greatly appreciated.
Alan L. Clark, Finance Chairman
Cozad UNITED Methodist June Birthday’s & Anniversaries
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Tina Schmidt
Jim Frazier
Linda Thompson
Greg Anderson
Randy & Kathy
Jacob (42)
2
Don Butler
Kevin
Gengenbach
Bobby Cumming
3
Bob Adams
Bill Hanson
Randy Jacob
Jeff Howerter
Kurt & Luann
McBride (21)
Chad & Aimee
Erickson (10)
4
Mary Adams
Dallas Nichols
Eric &
Gretchen
Love (5)
5
DeWayne &
Shirley
Urwiller (61)
Dick & Dottie
Davis (50)
Doug & Ellen
Adkisson (34)
Zach & Erin
Horse (6)
6
Gary Gruber
Evan Worrell
7
8
Lemoyne
Strasburg
Keith Smith
Karen Oelkers
9
Wynona Lawhead
Jim Brownfield
Justin Kinnan
Jr & Roxanne
Reyes (15)
Rick & Anngie
Love (32)
10
Judy Andres
Austin
Pedersen
11
Joyce Olds
Jeff Walker
Mallory
Munster
Nick & Sara
Ruhmann (11)
Robin & Karen
Smith (49)
Kevin & Shelli
Gill (33)
Justin &
Sheena
Kinnan (5)
12
Dale Brownfield
Larry Bratton
Jordan Lee
13
Martha Smith
Rod Carlson
Mike Griffith
Dale & Ruby
Bartlett (68)
14
Ivan Adle
Jody Henry
Jerry & Kem
Zook (35)
15
16
Kem Zook
Kira Stevenson
Isaac & Jeannie
Worrell (4)
Jr Roberts & Michelle Bauer (15)
17
Chad Bauer
Jon & Jann
Kloepping (38)
18
Terry & Joan
Keller (40)
Dave & Stacy
Evertson (33)
Mitch &
Nickole
19
Elaine Spanjer
20
21
Andrew
Chrisinger
Dave & Cindy
Crick (41)
Larry & Tammy
Paulsen (30)
22
Kent Fingerhut
Dan & Marty
Wright (53)
23
Zach
Beckenhauer
24
Dave Evertson
25
Gary Skala
Rock
Armagost
26
Abbi Etherton
Charles & Judy
Eggleston (45)
27
Shelly Tetley
28
29
Tanner
Tyler Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Derold & Clarine
Davidson
Bill & Jill
Beckenhauer(19)
Brandon &
Whitney
Lindstedt (2)
30
Betty Shoop
Dale & Bev
Brownfield (70)
The Cozad UMC Fireworks Stand was a huge success and a lot of fun last year. We
will be at a new location this year. 718 Meridian (old Verizon bldg). We will begin
on June 24. If you would like to take a shift of working at the stand call the church
office. 784-2887
Administrative Council Minutes, May 5, 2016
Those present: Pastor Doug Smith, Judy Cumming, Allen Clark, Kem Zook, Ellen Adkisson,
Nickole Zook.
Chuck Knows Church video and discussion.
Pastor Doug opened with a prayer.
Agenda: Approved.
Ellen moved to approve the minutes 2nd by Nickole Zook approved.
Luncheon.
2. On May 1, nine graduating seniors were
honored at the annual Senior Breakfast. Paul
McGinnis was keynoter, with a POWERFUL, scholarly presentation.
3. The May Banquet was a special event,
with beautiful decor and delicious food, served
by the men. "The Journey" was the program, presented by Sue Hart. Representatives from Camp
Comeca shared brief comments.
Discipleship/Education Team: Vacation Bible
School will be May 9-12 3:30 to 6:00. Church
school ended the last week of April.
Scholarship Committees: $1,000 Parkview
Scholarships were given Kolton Morse and Dalton Klein and $300 Marshall Scholarships were
given to Kaylee Kolbo, Sam Cole, Rebecca Etherton & Jordyn Worrell.
Missions/Outreach Team: No Report
Pastors Report:
Reports of Ministry Teams:
General Conference - May 10 - 20 at the
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon
Daily News - greatplainsumc.org or
umc.org web sites
Pray Daily
Great Plains Annual Conference - June 1-4
Membership Nurture Team: No Report
at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, KS
Worship Team: No report.
Continued talks with Renewal Church, will
do a walk through on May 10 of Parkview.
Youth: No report.
Fireworks stand can be June 24 - July 5.
Health Ministry: Ellen reported that the team of We are working on details.
3 has begun the 7 hour online training required
Update on Comeca - it is under new leadfor the Health Ministry. We have already reership. Sara Shaw, Conference Camping Director
ceived $1,000 for signing up. More information will be at the camp.
will following as the team continues to meet.
Prayer Concerns and Joys
Committee Reports:
Adjournment
Finance/Stewardship-Finance report: Allen reported that we continue to have challenges. We Next meeting: June 9, 2016 at 7:00pm.
are looking into electronic giving. Suggested to
Respectfully submitted, Kem Zook
have the Farmers Market to help with funds.
We have a few members who would love to
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee: No
worship with us but are unable to get to
report.
worship on their own. If you feel the calling
Committee on Lay Leadership & Nominations:
to offer someone
Pastor Doug reported no change.
a ride to church
Trustees report: Pastor Doug reported that
please call the
there are some sprinkler repairs that need to be
church office.
done.
784-2887
Cozad UMC Endowment Committee: Reviewed
the quarterly report.
The Cozad Emergency Action is low on
Evangelism/Witness Team: Pastor Doug reported that the Sheena Kinnan and Kiley Goff
provided a meal and thank you presentation for
the Volunteer Fire Persons on May 3. They did a
great job with presentation and the meal.
Memorial Committee: No report.
UMW: 1. Five women, representing Cozad UMW,
attended the District Spring Retreat at Camp
Comeca. Our Unit Sister Marlene Boysen attend
the meeting and will be our guest at the Fall
funds. If you would like to make a donation
to them you may mail it to CEA, PO Box 405.
Bible School collected $144.55 and children's sermon money totaled $237.96.
Total to the CEA from our children is
$382.51.
Dear Church Family,
I would like to thank the Cozad UMW,
the Junior parents and servers, and Pastor
Doug for the delicious breakfast, book
bag, and water bottle we were given at the
Senior Breakfast. I enjoyed Paul McGinnis’
message and spending time with my family, my mentor, (Judy Cumming), my classmates, and my church family. Thank you
so much for the support over the years.
Jordyn Worrell
Congratulations to Marcus &
Shawna Kloepping who were united
in marriage on May 7, 2016.
Congratulations to Robb &
Stacey Mundell on the birth of a
daughter, Lily Olivia Mundell. She
has two brothers Trey and Conner. Paternal
grandparents are Jeff & June Walker.
Congratulations to Evan & Bailie
Worrell who were united in marriage
on May 23, 2016
Thank you to Bob Marshall for
keeping our landscaping on
the South side of the building
always looking so nice.
Camp Comeca is having an
open house! Come enjoy a
day with the whole family and experience
what Comeca has to offer. We have some
great activities planned; archery, crafts,
rock wall, swimming pool, campfire, games
and much more! If you sign up for summer
camp during our open house you will receive 10% off of registration!
Sunday, June 12th
1PM to 4PM
Worship
8:30
10:30
Total
Attendance
Actual
Offering
May 1
17
126
143
$3,037
May 8
37
78
115
$4,919
May 15
38
86
124
$1,865
May 22
47
71
118
$2,048
CUMC Worship Attendance &
Offering Report
The average offering needed per budget/week
for 2016 is $4,568.
Cozad United Methodist Church,
Thank you so much for the Robert and
Lillian Marshall Scholarship. I appreciate
receiving this generous award, it will come
in handy with all of my college expenses.
I’ve appreciated the support of my church
family over the years and will miss you
while I am away at college.
Thanks again! Sincerely, Jordyn Worrell
Robert & Lillian Marshall Memorial,
Thank you for the generous scholarship. I
was honored to be chosen. Next fall, I will
be attending the University of Nebraska at
Kearney, so this money will be helpful in
paying for expenses.
Thank you, Kaylea Kolbo
Dear Scholarship Committee,
Thank you for awarding me this scholarship. I will be attending UNK and will be
majoring in Computer Sciences. Thank you
for helping fund my future.
Kolton Morse
Dear Scholarship Committee,
I appreciate your choosing of me for your
scholarship. I will be attending Wayne State
College in the fall of 2016. While attending
I will major in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in programming.
Thank you, Dalton Klein
Dear UMCW,
My Nannies and I can’t thank you enough
for the generous gifts at the shower. We
had an all-time record of babies this year all
welcomed by your beautiful gifts.
The May Day meal was delicious. Thank
you. Sincerely, Linda Linke, & Nannies
Cozad UMC Thrift Shop Ladies,
We loved your remembering our sweet
Gen—especially with her favorite—Red
Rose!!
God Bless You All
Jim, Karen & the entire Haug family
Words are inadequate to express our appreciation to our Church Family for the loving
kindness you all shared with us for our 65
years of marriage. Your words, calls and
cards really made our day extra special.
Thanks, Bob & Mary Adams
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Kids of the Kingdom Coordinator
Tammy Paulsen
United Methodist Women
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Education Team Leader
Kem Zook
Worship Leader
Ellen Adkisson
Nurture Team Leader
Wendy Waller
Witness Team Leader
Sheena Kinnan
Mission Team Leader
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Organists
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