12 noon Church Narthex Sunday, August 17 In all Worship Services
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12 noon Church Narthex Sunday, August 17 In all Worship Services
Dodge City First United Methodist Church I. N. K. I Now Know August, 2014 First United Methodist Church, Creating Opportunities for people to encounter Christ in ways that they might believe and be made new. SHOE VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION Thursday August 7 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Church Narthex Sunday, August 17 In all Worship Services Calling all Students, those Working in the schools, Teachers and Administrators; Bring your back packs, Bags, and lunch bags. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Pg. 2 Lance’s Column 3 Tania’s Column 4 Melyssa’s Column 5 Bryce’s Column 6 Lay Leaders Column 7 Planned Giving 8 Sarah Says 9 UMW & Joyful News 10 Congregational News 12 VBS Report 13 Bible studies Schedule 14 Vital Stats 15 Calendar Church – School Partnerships It’s no secret that public schools have faced budget cuts and other challenges in recent years forcing educators to do more with less. It becomes a real challenge to provide the mentoring and support necessary for children to mature into healthy, well-adjusted adults. This is why, over the next two years, every single United Methodist Church in Kansas and Nebraska is expected to form a partnership with the public schools in their community. A resolution was passed at the first gathering of the new Great Plains Annual Conference recently to authorize this initiative, which will no doubt become the work that exemplifies the United Methodist Church in our area. Dodge City First UMC is inviting anyone who might be interested in our schools to help frame what a partnership between our church and Dodge City public schools might look like. We’ll be asking ourselves questions like: What are the needs? How will we meet those needs? Where will the resources come from? What will the time line be? The Great Plains Annual Conference is kicking off this initiative in a series of events around Kansas and Nebraska. One is scheduled for Garden City UMC on July 29th from 6:30-9:00p.m. The event will include presentations, dessert and networking. Our Bishop will speak and others will share their experiences and partnerships with schools in their communities. Dodge City First UMC was asked to create a display and to share information during the presentations concerning our Shoe Project. Now in its 16th year, nearly 5000 vouchers have been redeemed valued at well over $122,000 to help local families acquire new shoes for their elementary school children in the fall. Following the rally on July 29th, interested persons from Dodge City First UMC will gather to begin the conversation toward building a strategic plan to partner with our local schools. If YOU would like to be a part of a local church planning team for this important initiative, please contact Melyssa White at [email protected] or by phoning the church at 620-2278181. In the meantime, be dreaming about how we can be a helpful partner with our local schools, with the love of Christ in our hearts. See you in church! --Lance From my heart to yours And each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved Act.2:47 The Book of Acts of the Apostles tells us of an event of great importance about what happens after the arrival of the Holy Spirit. The early church begins a new lifestyle. It began to manifest awe in believers, while the apostles did wonders and miracles. People are beginning to gather to share food, and seek God in prayer. They longed to be in the temple to worship God. They shared their properties to favor needy. Then, as a result something very extraordinary happened. God added to the church daily people to be saved. What a blessing! Last month our church was excited to receive eight new members. And as with the early church, it happens today at the First UMC, God continues to add people to be saved. We are in God's plans. Hallelujah! Our goal is to continue working in the vineyard of the Lord and in the unity of the church so that God will not stop sending souls to save. In the love of Christ, Pastora Tania Desde mi corazón al tuyo Y el Señor añadía cada día a la iglesia los que habían de ser salvos Hch.2:47 El Libro de los Hechos de los apóstoles nos narra un acontecimiento de gran relevancia sobre lo que sucede después de la llegada del Espíritu Santo. La iglesia primitiva comienza un nuevo estilo de vida. Comenzó a manifestarse un temor reverente en los creyentes, mientras que los apóstoles hacían prodigios y milagros. La gente se empieza a reunir para compartir alimentos, y buscar a Dios en oración. Anhelaban estar en el templo para alabar a Dios. Compartían sus propiedades para favorecer a los más necesitados. ¡Qué bendición! Entonces, como resultado algo muy extraordinario sucedió: Dios añadió cada día a la iglesia gente para que se salvara. El pasado mes nuestra iglesia se vistió de gala recibiendo a ocho nuevos miembros. Y como sucedió con la iglesia primitiva, pasa hoy en la Primera UMC: Dios sigue añadiendo gente para que sean salvas. Estamos en los planes de Dios. ¡Aleluya! Nuestra meta es seguir trabajando en la viña del Señor, y en la unidad de la iglesia para que Dios no pare de enviar almas que salvar. En el amor de Cristo, Pastora Tania De izquierda a derecha / From left to right Amaleidys Rodríguez, Elizabeth Renova, Maday Barrera, Suyapa Rodríguez, Francis Barralaga, Vanessa Flores, Víctor Reyes, Randy Renova. A Moment With Melyssa “Jesus replied, ‘My Father is still working and I am working too.’” John 5:17 “Guess what, guess what Miss Melyssa? I GOT TO, ‘see my friends today’, ‘paint’, ‘dress up and sing’,” These joys come by the bundles as children come on Wednesdays and Sundays to share what they “GOT TO” do during the week. Some things are with school, others with family, and still others right here in the church. They are just bursting to tell. Other times, these come out in celebrations and prayer time. This last week during VBS, not only did I hear these joys from the children, but the adults as well. “I GOT TO share the story with the children.” As we were wrapping up on Sunday, many commented on how maybe I could now rest since it was almost over. Sure, my human body was ready to rest, but, I GOT TO do VBS!: My favorite part of my work here at the church. It energizes and renews me. Sure some things are not my gift. Yet, those things are what energize others. Hence, they GET TO do those things. Another Wonder?; the 85+ adults and youth that used and realized their “GOT TOs”. The word we use within our church as stated in our mission statement is “opportunities”. Those ways that we can “ …encounter Christ and be made new.” When we seek as Christians to find those ways, sometimes we get caught up in the “have tos” rather than saying, “Guess what? I GOT TO _____________! Fill in the blank with the things that excite you, that energize you. Why? Because it is your God given passion. Perhaps these are the skills you use in your job. Perhaps they are your hobbies. Or possibly they are undiscovered, and waiting to be found. Many used their gifts and passions to share how to IMAGINE, BUILD, GROW, WORK, AND WALK with God during VBS. What are your “GOT TOS? Are they ways that you can share with children during the school year on Sundays and Wednesdays? There are opportunities for Nursery workers, Sunday School Teachers and Assistants, be on a drama team as well as small group leaders for Wednesday Kids Club. All of which can be weekly, bi-monthly, or occasionally. Or perhaps you would like to join our Children’s Ministries Team as we vision and plan. I can’t wait to hear what excites you when you share, “I GET TO_________. God Bless! Melyssa VBS Corner Workshop of Wonders 105+ children, 25 youth helpers, and 65+ adults Shared in an amazing week! A total of $808.73 was raised towards the mission of Manos Juntas; Hands Together to go to Rio Bravo, Mexico. Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 17 In all Worship Services Calling all Students, all those working in the schools, Teachers and Administrators; Bring your back packs, Bags, and lunch bags. Student Ministries A Note From Bryce "For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 When I was in high school, I was a three sport athlete. I ran cross-country and track, as well as swimming during the winter. In addition to these school sports, I went to open swim in the morning before school, and was on a summer club swim team. I was also a member of the drum line, participating in marching band, concert band, jazz band, and pep band. Then there was my lifeguarding job - year round. Somehow I was still able to squeeze in time for church and youth group, in which I was on the advisory board. Needless to say, my schedule was packed. Most days I would leave home by 6:00am and not return before 9:30pm. Our society thrives on being in constant motion. The more we are involved in - the more successful we become. This year, our youth will use the theme "Momentum: Faith on the Go". We will discover how our faith can become a part of our activities as we find God in our sports, art, music, and drama. Most importantly, we will come to realize that even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, we can find time to seek God and grow in relationship with God. Summer Weekly Programs Sunday School: Throughout the summer, our Sunday School program will be based around the "I Am Second" videos. In these videos, celebrities share their faith stories, concluding with the thought that God is first and they are second. As we move through these videos, the youth will see how their stories intersect with the celebrities in the videos. At the end of the summer, they will then have the opportunity to create their own "I Am Second" video. Sunday School meets in the RZ room from 10:00-11:00am. Summer Evenings: Each Wednesday, our youth will gather for a time of worship, study, games, and fellowship. The study for the summer will be "Reel Faith" in which we utilize movies to illustrate faith themes. The rest of the evening will be youthdriven with them choosing all aspects of the program. Summer Evenings will meet from 6:00-8:00pm. What to Know: On August 5-6, we will be joining with other youth from the Dodge City District to spend time at Lake Wilson. While we are there, we will have lots of opportunities for fun on the lake, games at the beach, fishing, and hiking. More importantly, we will spend time together in worship, hearing a youth from Garden City share about how God wants to use each and every one of us to share the gospel of Christ. Upcoming Dates: Sunday School Aug 3 Day At The Lake Aug 5-6 Sunday School Aug 10 Youth Council Filming Aug 13 Summer Evenings Aug 13 Sunday School Aug 17 RZ Fall Kickoff Aug 20 Sunday School Aug 24 RZ Aug 27 Sunday School Aug 31 From Our Lay Leaders…. Greetings, Recently we have begun something new in our home. We are reading the Upper Room daily devotions. Yes, I know there are many of you that have been doing this for years, but for those of you who aren’t, we would encourage you to start. There are pamphlets on the wall by the kitchen at FUMC or go online and read the daily devotions. The message below is from the July-August 2014 Upper Room devotion pamphlet. “My cousin gave me beautiful beaded bracelet. Her friend had designed it, and I was fascinated by each of the individual beads, which were in shades of purple, pink, blue and green. No two beads were exactly alike in color, size or shape, and each bead made its own unique contribution; the omission of any one bead would have lessened the beauty of the bracelet. “This bracelet reminds me of Paul’s description of the church being like parts of the human body. Each individual part has a specific function to perform in the body of Christ, and every part is needed and special. Paul writes that God’s desire is “that there . . . be no dissension within the body” so that “the members may have the same care for one another” (1 Cor. 12:25). We are called to support one another and celebrate each person’s role in the church.” After reading this devotion, Gary and I would like to encourage you to consider trying something new. We would like to host a F.I.S.H. activity (Friends in Service to Him) in our home this fall. The structure of this activity (books) will be up to those who express an interest. How do you express an interest? Check out the Activities bulletin board (outside the Sanctuary by the name tag board), place your idea for a book to study, a Bible study, or maybe a literary book on the paper labeled “F.I.S.H. activity (Friends in Service to Him). Send an e-mail sharing your ideas to us at [email protected] or write it on the paper and together we can begin growing our faith community at First Church. God bless, Gary and Melody Head F.I.S.H. study (Friends in Service to Him) is open to all ages, males, females, singles, and couples. Engage in an informal Christian activity! FUMC Permanent Endowment Includes a Variety of Funds Did you know that the church has a series of Endowment Funds that are open for contributions and estate gifts? Your gift grows the principle value of the various funds, from which earnings can be distributed for the purposes intended by each. The church currently has five endowed funds: The General Endowment Fund’s earnings are for any purpose the church might have. The Youth House Fund’s earnings are distributed for youth, children and our church’s Boy Scout program. The Scholarship Fund’s earnings provide scholarships each fall for those who apply. The Building Fund’s earnings assist with projects related directly to our church facility. The Clergy Housing Fund’s earnings assists with the housing allowances provided for First UMC’s pastors. These funds are overseen by the church’s Permanent Endowment Committee. In addition to representatives from Finance, Staff Parish, Trustees, and Church Council, the pastor, Church Treasurer and three at large members also serve. If you would like more information about any of these funds, you may contact Rev. Lance Carrithers, or the Permanent Endowment Committee chairperson, Brad Ralph. Be sure to seek the advice of a qualified attorney and /or estate planner to determine how gifts might help you in your tax or estate planning. Do You Tweet? Follow First UMC on Twitter. Our handle is @FirstChurchDC. Do you Facebook? Join our group for “in house” messages at facebook.com/groups/DodgeCityFUMC or our public facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/firstchurchdc SARAH SAYS Make Your Life a Prayer I was given a book recently that has had some very thought provoking sectionsthe book is : “ Be The Miracle- 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible” by Regina Brett. I’d like to share one excerpt with you. “For many, prayer is something you say in a crisis. We all have our favorite 911 calls to God. You can pray in a pinch or you can make your whole life as a prayer. For me, cancer came along and did both. It made me say crisis prayers to survive and it led me to see my whole life as a prayer, as a gift for others. Every day I plug into God, into my power source, so I stay Higher Powered all day. How do you make your life a prayer? Practice. Every day I bless my life with words by Saint Augustine, who called upon the help of the Holy Spirit to transform him: Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that all my thoughts may be holy. Move into me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend what is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy. Then I breathe. All day long when my mind starts to whirl, I pause. Just Breathe, I remind myself. Sometimes I stop and pray – I place my hands on my head and ask God to bless what I think. Then I cover my ears and ask God to bless what I hear. Then I touch my eyes and pray for God to bless what I see. Then I place my hand on my mouth and ask God to bless what I say. Then I rest my hand on my heart and ask God to bless what I feel. Finally, I hold open both hands and ask God to bless what I do. Then I move into the day, knowing I’m covered and so are all the people I meet.” Many of you have hard days ahead of you, for various reasons, remember that God is there for you – to help, strengthen and give you His extra patience and peace. Remember to breathe, pray and tap into that holy Presence. Please let us know if you or somebody you know goes into the hospital. Alzheimer's Support Group August 21,2014 12:00 - 1:15pm in the Chapel Discussion topic: Brain health and Nutrition Come join us! Bring your lunch if you want! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *** Mark Your Calendars*** Alzheimer's Walk for the Cure September 20, 2014 At Sheridan Center Registration 9:30am Walk begins at 10:00am " If you think you're too small or insignificant to make a difference, you've never been in a tent with a mosquito !" YOU’RE ALREADY AMAZING by Holly Gerth Joyful News! In the first chapter the author invites you to meet her for a cup of coffee. She has something to tell you: It’s time you knew you’re amazing. She says you’re not only amazing, you’re enough, you’re wanted, you’re chosen by God. You are created just the way he wanted you to be. And what’s more, you are unique. Then she helps you figure out who you really are and what strengths you have. For example, are you more logical or do you approach life with your feelings out in front? Holly helps you understand that there are good things and bad things about each approach. Since you understand that either approach is valid, neither is right or wrong, you begin to understand why you behave as you do. It follows that you can better understand someone who is different from you. Holly asks what God wants you to do with your life. That’s a tough question, but if you pray, God will help you understand who he created you to be and what he wants you to do. Then she challenges you to write down your next step in carrying out God’s plan for you. You don’t have to take all the steps at once, just figure out the next one from wherever you are now. She reminds you that who you are is enough. You don’t have to be perfect because you are perfectly loved by God. Where oh where has this summer gone? It seems like all of the daycare children have been on the go since the school year ended in May. Swimming lessons, T-ball practice and games, camps, and trips to Grandma’s house have kept everyone busy! If you have yourself “all together” you can read this book as an affirmation that you are on the right track. It can also be worked through as a workbook, which is really what it is. There are many questions to answer and blanks to fill in that the reader will answer in her own unique way. Whether you read this book in depth or not, it is a book for every woman. No matter how much you know about yourself, there is always more to discover about who God created you to be. This book is part of the UMW Reading Program, Peg Abbey, Co-librarian Author Teri Anderson Our summer School Age program has also been busy this summer. They take a trip to the city pool twice a week, which they love. They have been enjoying the programs at the Public Library where they get to check out books to read at the center. Also, our school age kids have taken many fun and exciting field trips. They went to the Great Bend Wetlands, the Garden City Zoo and Pool, Liberal Water Park, Bowling, and much, much more. The Toddler and Preschool classes have had lots of fun with their Water Fun Day on Wednesdays. School will be starting again in just a few weeks and we here at Joy! CDC wish everyone a wonderful 2014-2015 School year! Off to School I’m off to school, a brand new year So many things to see and hear Lessons to learn, books to read Problems to solve, friend’s to meet. Think of me while I am away I’m off to school for another day! Guests in Worship Sunday We were delighted to welcome these guests at our services: (June 22, 2014) In – Town Ashley Lesser. Out – of – Town Harry & Barbara Thompson. (June 29, 2014) In – Town Debbie & Scott Hedke, Phil & Joyce Schilling, Connie Scott & grandchildren. Out – of – Town Don & Mary Wallace. (July 6, 2014) In – Town Phil & Joyce Schilling, Jerry & Mary Roetzer, Eduardo Munoz. Out – of – Town Floyd Harding, Tom & Cheryl Fuhrmann, Patrick & Erin Gleason & Ali & AJ, Jennifer, Drew & Tyler Miler, Jose Trinidad Berumen, Eli Lopez, Omar. (July 13, 2014) In – Town Charles & Paula Sellens. Out – of – Town Kelley Ireland, Jennifer, Anna, Caleb, Bethany & Sarah, Yeimy’s mom. (July 20, 2014) In – Town Jerry & Mary Roetzer, Connie Scott, Ashley Lesser Out – of – Town Brett Watson, Tim Trowbridge, Sandar & Mariah Godwin. Out – of – Town Bulletins Patty Owens, Taos, New Mexico Sarah Godbey, Hutchinson, KS SYMPATHY We express our sympathy to… …Kenny Zielke on the death of his fatherin-law and Shay Zielke on the death of his grandfather. …Maria Ferreiro and family on the death of her sister. …LeeAnn Hink and family on the death of her mother-in-law. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Juana on the birth of a son, Sebastián Coca on July 15, 2014. LISTS, LISTS, LISTS! Below are the names of those who are sponsoring flowers, broadcasts, bells, and Upper Rooms for the month of August. PULPIT FLOWERS August 3 available August 10 Velma Faulds August 17 Anna Lew Johnson August 24 Donna Imel August 31 Pat Seymore RADIO BROADCASTS - $100 August 3 Florence Hill August 10 Kornechuks August 17 Charlcie Black August 24 Everett Fitzwater August 31 Donnis Schmitt TOWER BELLS - $75 WEEK OF July 27- Aug 2 August 3-9 August 10-16 August 17-23 August 24-30 Ausgust 31-Sept 6 Austens Jane Gregg Kornechuks Martin Miller Jane Gregg Kathie Schlereth UPPER ROOM SPONSOR 2014 Ann Frigon & Preferred Investments UMW READING PROGRAM I had heard of the Reading Program but never been involved before. Then I was asked to be co-librarian of the UMW library, along with Pat Kolb. Each year we purchase new books recommended by the District and do our best to make them available to anyone who wished to read one. You don’t have to be a member of UMW, or a woman either for that matter. There are also books for children that you can read to your child or grandchild. Books are divided into five different categories. For example, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana falls under Education for Mission and You’re Already Amazing is in the category of Spiritual Growth. You may have read reviews of these books in the INK. Five years of books are kept and you may read a book from any year. To check out a book, write your name and date on the card in the front of the book and leave the card on the book cart. Books may be returned in the basket outside the church library. I encourage you to read at least one book this year. It will be worth it. If you have any questions, please call me or Pat. Our numbers are in the directory. Peg Abbey, UMW Library PULPIT FLOWER OPENINGS There are currently two openings on the Pulpit Flower Lists. They are August 3rd and September 14th. You may choose one of the dates for this year only or for an ongoing spot each year at the Sunday nearest the date. Call Patrice at the church office (227-8181). NEW MEMBERS Francis Barralaga was baptized and became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Victor M. Reyes was baptized and became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Randolfo Renova became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Elizabeth Renova became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Suyapa Rodriguez became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Amaleidys Rodriguez became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Vanessa Xeomara Flores, daughter of Alfonso & Alma, became a member on June 29, 2014 at the Casa Service. Mabeth Madai Mejia-Barrera, daughter of Fidelina, became a member on June 29, 2014. THE SHOE PROJECT IS HERE! You can honor or memorialize a loved one with a gift of a new pair of shoes for a Dodge City child as they return to school. Forms are available in the church office and in Sunday bulletins. THANK YOUS WOW! VBS was a huge success and many in our congregation were anonymous donators. Snacks were a huge hit due to those donors. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity for our young people to learn about God. These beautiful quilts were made by many. The squares on the quilts were created by the Workshop of Wonders Visioneers, and it was ironed, assembled, and quilted by Nancy Sapp and Jerry Erickson. Ages 3-6 God bless from the snack preparers—Barb, Donnis, Melody, and Theo Grades 1-4 A special thank you to our staff, church family, and families for helping make Workshop of Wonders VBS a special week! Together we all learned ways to Imagine, Build, Grow, Walk, and Work with God! I would like to share a couple ways we worked together to create items. This amazing Xylophone was built by Clint Hamilton, sanded and painted by kids from the church and the school aged class from JOY! Child Development Center, with finishing touches by the youth. The Xylophone will be placed in the older playground to be enjoyed by the children at JOY! Deeper Connections- The Miracles of Jesus Mondays- Women’s Brown Bag Bible Study 12:00-1:15pm – Chapel Tuesdays at Manor of the Plains 3:15-4:15pm in Assisted Living Dining Room All are Welcome! Join us at either study! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 28( Mon)& 29 ( Tues) - Session 1- Clean Daughter- Bleeding Woman ( Mark 5:21-34) August 4 (Mon) & 5 (Tues) - Session 2- The Heartbeat of God- Water to Wine ( John 2:1-11) August 11( Mon) & 12( Tues) - Session 3- Know the KingFeeding the 5000 & Walking on Water (Matthew 14:15-33) August 18 ( Mon) & 19( Tues. )- Session 4- A Faith- full OutsiderCanaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21-33) August 25 ( Mon) & 26 ( Tues.)- Session 6- Grateful Orchards – 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) ** No Meeting on Labor Day Monday Aug.31 Sept 1 ( Tues) & Sept.8( Mon)- Session 5- Fruitless Lives- Cursing of the Fig Tree ( Mark 11:12-21) The Church’s Vital Statistics Date Worship Attendance Last Year Worship Attendance Sunday School Last Year Sunday School Giving Last Year Giving 7/27 280 293 89 106 7,706 10,331 8/3 278 280 95 73 12,289 11,487 8/10 285 292 97 106 7,583 8,693 8/17 327 427 102 111 8,068 13,085 8/24 296 138 7,413 YTD YTD avg Ministry & Mission Giving Needed for 2014: $75,650 Received as of 7/20: $ 44,487 Still Needed: $ 31,163 Persons From Our Congregation Living in Nursing/Rest Homes (Does not include those in Independent Living Apartments at Manor of the Plains) Please remember in prayer those in nursing/rest homes. If you know of anyone we have missed, call us at 227-8181. Trinity Manor Georgene Nuss Darleen Mapel Velma Faulds Ann Bindley Champ Cox Helen Buckley Leonard Barnes Alterra Edna Boettger Jim Creevey Lucille McGrew Don Miller Gus Crump Mona Hutton Haviland Gladys Blake Fort Dodge Verne Davis Aubrey Ballard Stafford Jean Zimmer Manor of the Plains Lula May Woodson Bob Borthwick Norma Jean Hamilton Dale Tuxhorn Rex McGugin Dora Lee Starks Anna Lew Johnson Doris Rule Irene Hastings Good Samaritan Wilma Ridgway Dorothy Huck Virginia Bierce Elkhart Larry & Janet Maurer Garden City Marjory Howarter Ilah Stone First United Methodist Church …a community of joy! 210 Soule Dodge City, Kansas 67801 (620) 227-8181 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 148 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Change Service Requested REMEMBER M & M’s First United Methodist Church’s Mission Statement: “Creating Opportunities for people to encounter Christ in ways that they might believe and be made new.”