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JANUARY 2014
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.Ever heard of GYM… other than going to the
GYM?? The acronym GYM (Giving Your Most) wasbirthed at the men’s Bulldog group as we sought aname and a meaningful way to reach out to localfamilies with the love of Christ. Within hours aninitial gift of $500 was received which continued togrow to just over $1600. We thank God for yourgenerous hearts! Throughout this Christmas seasonmany of you have given to the outreach ministry ofGYM and you have touched the lives of nine localfamilies. The tears and the heartfelt thanks of thoseyou have blessed is the miracle of Christmas!
Some of us are happy to put Christmas behindus…put up a new 2014 calendar, and get back toworking and paying bills. Do you think God intendedus to live differently after opening the gift of JesusChrist?
God gave us the gift of His Son, as a baby, as a child,as a friend, as a Redeemer and Savior. God gave Hisonly Son, that which was closest to Him - so that youand I would know how to live differently.
Living differently, what does it look like for one togive his or her most? We think of Purple Hearts, ofmen and women who give their very lives…we thinkof organ donors, those who donate blood, of BillyGrahams and Mother Theresas…of unsung heroes, ofsacrifices, of those who gave life so others might live.
Does it not involve giving that which is closest tous…so others might live?
Would you and I live differently…if we were to giveour most for a lifetime rather than just a season?
I am not much for New Year’s resolutions…yet I am forliving differently, because of Christ.
Giving your most for Christ because He gave his mostfor us…would cause each of us to live differently…as anindividual…as His church…as a community for alifetime.
What will giving your most look like for you in 2014 andbeyond? Could it be setting aside self to forgive theunforgivable, setting aside self to believe God for theunbelievable, setting aside self to love the unlovable,setting aside self to give the un-givable…so others mightlive.
2014 will be more than work and paying the bills… let uscontinue to live and give the miracle of Christmas
~ Ken Graham~
“And whatever you do in word and deed, do all in thename of the Lord Jesus, Giving thanks to God the Fatherthrough Him.” Colossians 3:17
GYMGYMGYMGYMGYM
Mark Your Calendars ~Event Details Thr oughout this Newsletter
What’s UP?JANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
PO Box 283 / 823 Summit StreetCenter Point, IA 52213
ph: 319-849-2518email: [email protected]
facebook: Center Point United Methodist ChurchCPUMC YOUTH ROCKS!
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday9am - 12Noon
Please call or email the officeto have events and informationincluded in the newsletter.
January 2014
Jan 5:Confirmation field trip to Murdoch’s in Cedar RapidsJan 7:SPRC MeetingJan 8:Bulldogs resume for 2014Jan 8:D6 Nights resume for 2014Jan 9:Seeking His FaceJan 12:Confirmation ClassJan 13:Ad Council MeetingJan 18:Prayer Shawl MinistryJan 19:Mission Trip MeetingJan 20:Seeking His Face
Extended Calendar
Feb 2:Confirmation Class to Mission of Hope in Cedar RapidsFeb 21/22:Aquire the Fire, Des Moines
Mar. 9: New Members Class - Worship Center 2-6pm
Mar 20-23:Men’s Walk to EmmausMar 28-30:Chrysalis Flight #42
Apr 3-6: Women’s Walk to EmmausApr 11/12: Confirmation Overnight
Apr 20: Easter SundayApril 27: Confirmation Dinner
May 4: Confirmation SundayCenter PointCenter PointCenter PointCenter PointCenter Point
United Methodist Church
Pg 3 PrayersPg 4 BullDog BuildersPg 5 ConfirmationPg 6 Resolve to GrowPg 7 Life GroupsPg 8 Life GroupsPg 9 Ways to Serve
Pg 10 CPUMC EventsPg 11 Treasurer’s CornerPg 12 Healthy Church InitiativePg 13 Forward in FaithPg 14 Youth ActivitiesPg 15 Celebrations
CONTENTS of your Disciple:
Laura Ellsonc/o UMHSPO Box 1218Basseterre, St. KittsWest Indies
Pastor Mike & Kristine wanted to share Laura’s address while she isattending Medical School. If anyone would like to send letters ofencouragement, they would be warmly welcomed! Thank you!
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Please Join Us as we Pray
Prayers“““““the prayers of the righteous
Continued Prayers for:Doris Zimmerman, Scott Zimmerman’s mom
Jim Rygh, Mark Nall’s uncleBill Bryan, Sarah Hefel’s dad
Alec Amosson, Christina Lahr’s cousinBernice, Jamie Schoch’s friendMatt, Marsha Fannin’s cousin
Jim Lahr, Rod Lahr’s dadLillian Jenewein, Brad Jenewein’s mother
Corliss Streinz, Angie Streinz’s motherMaryAnn Fannin, Tim Fannin’s mother
Brothers & Sisters in Christ Serving in the Military:
(Our list contains those in full time military duty)
Stationed in the United States:Matt Courter
Army, currently in Kansas,son of Sean & Laurie Taylor
Jacob GoodallArmy Ranger, currently in Georgia;
son of Ray Goodall
Amy PiersonNavy, currently in Virginia;
niece of Lois Rowe
Ben Siebertnephew of Kevin & Kim Honn
Tr evor Warr enMarine, Camp Lejeune
son of Terry & Ann Warren
PFC Warr en, Tr evor J.2nd Tank Battalion
Alpha Co, 2nd PLTPSC Box 20091
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0091
Nathan Snydernephew of Roy & Sarah Ostby
We will continue to lift those who are in theReserve or a part-time basis when we pray forour Nation and those who serve our country.
are powerful & effective”- James 5:16
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Dear Lord Jesus,Bless the children & youth
of this nation, as they attendtheir schools and colleges.
May your Holy Spiritenlighten their minds,
purify their vision& strengthen their wills.May they learn to follow
in your steps, just as you grewin wisdom and stature
& in favor with God & man.Amen.
Dr. Kenneth AndersenMike BeckKarin BloodAustin Boies
Mark CallahanTammy Jo Candee
Evelyn DurowJohn FerringTeresa GorshRyan GrahamEvan HarkeyLillie James
Mavis KratzerDolores LewisJacob Marsh
Julie McCauleyTim Montgomery
Verlene MontgomerySusan Morris
Ginny RamseyChad SchochTori SchochStacie Sefton
Adam & Kayla SquiresDarlene SquiresEverett SquiresBrenda TjadenMary Warren
Richard WarrenKailyn Weber
Cathie Yamilkoski
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Upcoming Marriages:
Jacquie Morgan & Brad EllsonApril 26, 2014
Sarah Graham & Leo RoaJuly 5, 2014
Center Point United Methodist Church
BuildersBullDog
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Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.”
JANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
Who:What:Where:When:
the MEN of CPUMC & Surr ounding CommunitiesMen encouraging men through understanding God’s Word.Pizza Place on Franklin Street6-7am, Wednesday Mornings
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I had thought about joining Bulldog Builders for some time, then I madea decision to take some action/be obedient based on a stronger “urging” that Iwas feeling. I began to participate in Bulldog Builders with the expectation thatjoining with other Men of God would be a blessing. I have not beendisappointed, which is especially surprising because I am not a morning person.Bulldog Builders has been such a great experience that I go to bed Tuesdaynights in anticipation of starting Wednesday early in a way that “grounds” me inbeing a tool for God to use. I would encourage any “brother” in the church togive Bulldog Builders at least one try to see that…“iron sharpens iron”.
~Keith Gatrost~
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ConfirmationJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 5
Welcome to this yearsConfirmation Class of 2014and Mentors:
Confirmand ~ Mentor
Jamie Fannin ~ Sarah Zimmerman
Rebecca Goodall ~ Cathy Morrison
Dylan Harris ~ Denny Estling
Alyssa Hefel ~ Lynn Klett
Maddie Karr ~ Diane Clinton
Jon Karteus ~ Keith Gatrost
Megan Kongable ~ Marsha Fannin
Mitchell McCauley ~ Dan Scheeler
Collin Naaktgeboren ~ Mike Beck
Lexi Snakenberg ~ Sue Sherman
Drake Viers ~ John Eikenberry
Bobby Wright ~ Curt Morrison
Tif fany Yamilkoski ~ Laurie Taylor
Grant Dirks ~ Brad Jenewein
This class is open to 8th graders andup through High School. Questions,call the office at 849-2518 orKen Graham at 329-6048.
Confirmation Class of 2014Important Dates for Calendar
Sunday, January 5: Murdoch’s Funeral Home field tripSunday, January 12: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, January 26: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, February 2: Confirmation Class to Mission of Hope in Cedar Rapids
(attend service and serve lunch)Sunday, February 9: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, February 16: Church Ski Trip – OptionalFriday & Saturday, February 21-22: Acquire the Fire (ATF) in Des Moines, IASunday, February 23: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, March 2: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, March 16: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, April 6: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterFriday & Saturday, April 11-12: Confirmation Overnight at Camp WapsieApril 16: Holy Week service – Confirmation Class leads serviceEASTER!!! Sunday, April 20Sunday, April 27: Confirmation Dinner – 5pm @ Worship Center
Sunday, May 4: Confirmation Sunday celebration!!!
Confirmation 2014 is off and running with 14 new confirmands!
We invite your prayers on our confirmation journey!
Thank you!
~Happy New Year!!! ~
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“““““Then their eyes were opened & they recognized Him” - Luke 24:31
Chrysalis Flight #42What Happens on a Chrysalis Flight?You'll spend three days with other people your
age in worship, prayer, fellowship, creativeexpression, recreation, singing and discussion.
You'll experience the love of God through prayersand the acts of service from a loving support
community. Think of it as three days for you todiscover or re-discover your spiritual self,
to analyze and realize who you are in Christ.
You'll hear talks that focus on the needsof maturing youth or young adults,
offering the message of the gospel and thefriendship and example of Jesus Christ.
Each day speakers present topics with lifeexamples, followed by discussion, reflection
and creative expression of how these messagescan encourage your personal faith. The point isto inspire, challenge and equip you for a closerfriendship with Christ and for Christian action
at home, church, school and community.
Chrysalis lifts up a way for you to enjoyChrist's friendship and love and to be
Christ's friend and partner in the world.
Next Chrysalis Flight is:Chrysalis Flight 42
Mar 28-30at Grinnell United Methodist Church
[open to sophomores in high schoolto sophomores in college.]
*All interested in attending a Chrysalis Flightwill need a sponsor. Please call the office if you
would like help with this.
Resolve to GrowJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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Walk to EmmausThe Walk to Emmaus is
a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthenthe local church through the development of
Christian disciples and leaders. The program’sapproach seriously considers the model of Christ’s
servanthood and encourages Christ’s disciples to actin ways appropriate to being “a servant of all.”
The Walk to Emmaus experience beginswith a 72-hour short course in Christianity,comprised of fifteen talks by lay and clergyon the themes of God’s grace, disciplines
of Christian discipleship, and what itmeans to be the church.
The course is wrapped in prayer andmeditation, special times of worship and daily
celebration of Holy Communion.
Men’s Walk #159Mar 20-23, 2014
at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
Women’s Walk #160Apr 3-6, 2014
at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca
*All interested in theWalk to Emmaus will need a sponsor. Please call the
office if you would like help with this.
For More Emmaus Information:www.cedarrapidsemmaus.org
For More Chrysalis Information:www.crchrysalis.org
Life GroupsJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 7
DOES YOUR SMALL GROUP LISTEN TO YOU?DO YOU LISTEN TO YOUR SMALL GROUP?
Tip 1: Active Listening
Definition:Active listening is communicating to someone that you hear what theyare saying so they feel heard and understood.
Biblical references:• James 1:19— “. . . everyone should be quick to listen . . .”• Proverbs 17:27–28— “A man of knowledge uses words with restraint.”
Why it’s important:• People know they are heard and understood• They feel valued• They discover more about themselves• They are known at a deeper level by others
How to do it:• Make eye contact• Listen to the person who is talking and don’t interrupt• Use statements or questions which show genuine interest and invite more communication• Give feedback• Not everyone in the group needs to respond verbally with questions or statements, but everyoneneeds to acknowledge what the person is saying (i.e., eye contact, nodding, body language)
Faithgateway.com
Questions? Cindy Graham, Life Group Coordinator, 329-8611 [email protected]
Life GroupsJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 8
Winter 2013SUNDAY ~
Adult Sunday School * Genesis, Exodus & Psalm 104 * The Rock* 9:50 a.m. * Laurel Lea Lewis * 849-1011Mighty Bible Readers * TBA * Linda Marlow’s home* 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. * Linda Marlow * 849-1653
MONDAY~Amazing Greys * Genesis * New Worship Center – Nursery* 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. * Pat Sherman 270-1054 &Andi Castek 849-1614
**Monday Night Group * TBA* 7:00 p.m. * Pastor Mike 849-2142
TUESDAY~New & Bold * Grace by Max Lucado * New Worship Center* 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. * Anne Stender 849-1100 &Cindy Graham 329-8611
**Broken & Beautiful * What On Earth Am I Here for? starts 10/15(New version of Purpose Driven Life) * Sue Sherman’s home* 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. * Rose Deal 360-6116 [email protected] & Sarah Zimmerman 721-7615
WEDNESDAY~Bulldogs * Men of Integrity Devotional * Pizza Place* 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. * Ken Graham 329-6048
**D6 Going Deeper * Victory in Spiritual Warfare * Library South Church* 5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. * Cindy Graham 329-6048, Ken Graham 329-8611& Jennifer VanGorder 431-2754
**Care Group * Genesis * Denny & Connie Estling’s home* 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. * Meet every other Wed. night* Kristine Ellson 849-2142
**Mom’s Group * Varied Topics * Library South Church* 7:30 p.m. * Meet every three weeks* Angie Jones 443-2021
THURSDAY~Wiersbe Bible Study * Minor Prophets* South Church Downstairs* 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m * Ann Warren 551-9255 &Terri Gauley 361-1149
Various Times~Seeking His Face * Various times * Worship CenterJan 9 5:30 a.m.Jan 20 6:00 p.m.
*Carla Baumgartner 270-3400
…praying for you andasking God to fill you withthe knowledge of His willthrough all spiritualwisdom and understanding.Colossians 1:9b
If any groups wish to be added to thislist and/or if there are any changes tothe above information, please contactCindy Graham at [email protected].
May God bless your journeysthrough life groups!
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.Ways to Serve“““““God is not unjust; He will not forget your work & the love you have shown Him as you help His people.” - Hebrews 6:10
The Nursery NeedsMORE Loving Caregivers!
*Please call or email the churchto volunteer
Communion Steward:
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We continue to be in need of more handsto provide care for the little ones and bless mom& dad. Can you help? We would like to staff the
9:05am nursery with 2-3 adults & 1 youth.
We need 1-2 attendants for 11am Worship.
Please call/email the office to sign up. 849-2518.
OUR GOAL : a pool of 20-25 regularvolunteers who serve once a quarter.
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Do you have a heart for visitingpeople in nursing homes,
homebound, hospitalized, etc?
Join theSparrow Ministr y Team!
Sparrow Ministers spend timesharing with people that are in
need of someone who cares andhas a listening ear.
If you would like more informa-tion, please contact Carla
Baumgartner at 319-270-3400 orthe church office at 849-2518.
January: Jane WoodFebruary: Todd & Shelly Ramsey
Greeters 9:05am:
Jan 5: Bobby, Jamie, Rebecca, DylanJan 12: Alyssa, Maddie, JonJan 19: Megan, Mitchell, CollinJan 26: Lexi, Drake, Bobby
Greeters 11am:
Jan 5: need volunteers Jan 12: need volunteers Jan 19: need volunteers Jan 26: need volunteers
The Sound Team Needs YOU!CPUMC is looking for another 1-2 individuals
with an ear for sound to round out a 4-person teamserving on a once-a-month rotation.
Questions: call Mike McEvoy: 319-350-6835
Do You Havean Ear for Sound?
Prayer Shawl Ministry Would you like to learn how to knit
or crochetor learn more about this ministry?
For info: Linda Sweeting: 849-1391
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Attendants 9:05am: Jan 5: need volunteers Jan 12: Jeannie Brislawn/Diana Smith Jan 19: need volunteers Jan 26: need volunteers
Attendants 9:05am:
Attendants 11am: Jan 5: need volunteers Jan 12: need volunteers Jan 19: need volunteers Jan 26: need volunteers
Attendants 11am:Feb 2: need volunteersFeb 9: need volunteersFeb 16: need volunteersFeb 23: need volunteers
Feb 2: need volunteersFeb 9: need volunteersFeb 16: need volunteersFeb 23: need volunteers
CPUMC EventsJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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God birthed Seeking His Face Prayer Ministry from the summer study of The Harbinger.Based off 2 Chronicles 7:14. Seeking His Face opened with a day of prayer focused on our
nation on 9/11. The goal of our ministry is to encourage group prayer focused on topicsinspired by the Holy Spirit or the church body. Everyone is encouraged to participate at
whatever level of involvement they are comfortable with.Hebrews 4:16 says, "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we
may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." We are living in a time ofgreat need. Prayer is our most powerful weapon but we need to wield it! Seeking His Face
prayer ministry offers varied days and times of prayer.Times are listed below...find onethat works for you and join us!
Seeking HIS Face Prayer Ministry
For more information contact:Carla Baumgartner 270-3400,
Carol Callahan 310-9632,or Jennifer VanGorder 431-2754
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Jan 9 5:30 a.m. at Worship CenterJan 20 6:00 p.m. at Worship Center
“If MY people...will humble themselves and PRAY and SEEK MY FACE and turn
from their wicked ways, then I WILL HEAR from heaven and will FORGIVE their
sin and will HEAL their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Many, Many Thanks!3 Wise Men and a Baby was a huge success with performances Sunday,December 15 and Wednesday, December 18th. Many were involvedwith numerous practices and in various ways to support our youngchildren. This was a highlight of the Christmas Season and all involveddeserve a very special thank you!
A special message from the production was this...Become a Wise Person
Worship Jesus This Christmas!Invite Him into your Heart and Life!
Thank you to everyone who joined us onDecember 8th, caroling in the Center PointCommunity. We stopped at over 25 houses andmany people from our church and the communitywere blessed by the caroling. The carolers thenreturned to the ROCK and warmed up withfellowship, soup and other goodies.
Reminder!!If the activities
of CPU School
are canceled due
to weather conditions,
there will be no
church activities
that evening.
We will use email,facebook & Channels 2 & 9
to make announcmentsregarding Sunday worship
service cancellations.
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treasurer’s cornerJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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Center Point United Methodist ChurchCenter Point United Methodist ChurchCenter Point United Methodist ChurchCenter Point United Methodist ChurchCenter Point United Methodist Church
GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL REPORT NOV YTD NOV YTD NOV YTD 2013 2013 2012 ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL
INCOME-General Contributions 218,538 293,498 206,581
Pastor/Assis.Pastor Wage/Benefits/Support 136,420 139,359 123,822Staff Wages/Payroll taxes 51,875 55,516 29,490Office costs and staff support 10,069 12,943 9,707Worship activities 4,032 5,821 4,844Programs (SS,VBS,Youth,Bible Studies) 4,140 5,179 5,883Ministries & Outreach 2,598 7,700 2,370Facility costs 21,396 22,946 20,812
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 230,530 249,464 196,928
Apportionments paid 1,250 44,034 12,729
NET INCOME(DEFICIT) (13,242) - (3,076)Apportionments not paid (42,784) (27,356)
General Fund bank balance 19,567 13,066**cover deficit in gen’l fund, moved $8134 from savings + $5000 from endowment
FINANCIAL REPORT OF OTHER FUNDS
Savings 20,876 30,418New Building Fund 475,145 336,319Memorial Fund 18,271 18,155Endowment Funds: Lewis Trust 199,025 167,526 Haines Fund 27,615 28,449 Attwood Fund 20,532 20,758 Hoglan Fund 11,781 10,276
Healthy Church InitiativeJANUARY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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The Healthy Church Initiative Team presented their findings to the Administrative Council on December 10th.
One could say the Church has voluntarily undergone a thorough physical for the many benefits of betterhealth…and not unlike any of our personal physicals - there was good news and that will challenge each of us tochange.
The team has worked diligently to identify common trends or themes from your surveys and then worked togetherto identify root causes of these trends…it was a summary of these trends and root causes that the Team presented tothe Ad Council in December.
What will we do with what we have learned?
The appropriate next steps will be determined by the Administrative Council which meets again in January.
A process this important takes time…we ask for your patience.
Again the Team wants to thank you for your response which has enabled us to look within the Church andcommunity as to what the Church is doing right and to what the Church can do better.
Our willingness to communicate, our willingness to ask ourselves difficult questions, and our willingness to listenwill prayerfully bring us closer to the Church Christ has called us to be.
What better way to start the New Year than humbly asking God what can we do better and then doing it!
Blessings – Healthy Church Initiative Team,
Sean TaylorSherri SquiresDan ScheelerLaine BoesenbergTeresa ScheelerKelly JonesMarsha Fannin
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lampand put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In thesame way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Fatherin heaven.”
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FIRST FRUITS REPORT 12-8-13
For the month of November, we had $8,966 given to our Building fund. This included $900from the sale of pews and wooden chairs and another check from Stuff, Etc for $453.
Two more donors fulfilled their pledges in November.
Our building fund bank balance is now just over $475,000.
~Teresa Scheeler, Treasurer
We have an account at Stuff etc. located @ 252 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, CROur consignor # is 18846 and our account is under the name, CPUMC •Easy program to help non-profits increase their fundraising efforts •Donor can receive a tax donation receipt for 50% of the value donated •Donors can drop off anytime without an appointment. •Bring items in a non-returnable box, because you’ll drop your things off. •The items sold will be credited to the Church account
Let’s help the church by donating our Stuf f!
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Wednesday Eveningsfor the Entir e Family
at CPUMCD6 Family Diner
5-6:30pm
D6 beginsPreK thru 4th Grade/5th & 6th JAM kids
meet in the Worship Center5:45pm
6-7pm Youth Breakout Sessions
Parents/Adultsmeet in the South Building LibraryFacilitated by Cindy & Ken Graham
and Jenn VanGorder5:45pm
JuniorHi Youth Group at the ROCK6-7pm
HiSchool Youth Group at the ROCK7:15-8:30pm
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Junior & Senior HighBible Study meets from10:30am-noon in theNorth Building basementkitchen. Yes, that’s right...inthe kitchen!
This is for Jr High & HighSchool Students.Come join us and learnabout His word!Questions: contact Keith at310-2458.
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Do you have a passion for the Youth? Are youwilling to spend an hour or two on Wednesdayevenings being a part of Youth Group? If so,call Keith at 310-2458 or email [email protected]
D6 Diner Wednesday EveningsServing the Community
Beginning Wed, Jan 8serving meals from 5-6:30pm
All ar e welcome ~ families or individuals
Love Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are Accepted
D6 Diner Needs
6 bags powdered sugar15 lbs sugarKool-aid drink mix2- 48oz canola oilmild salsa2 lg bottles corn syrup4 boxes complete pancake mix10 lbs elbow macaroni6 bags mini marshamllows8 lg cans baked beans
12 lgs jars applesauce8 boxes blueberry muffin mix8 lg boxes lime jello8 lg cans peaches8 lg cans pears4 lg tubs ice cream4 boxes sandwich bags6 boxes gallon storage bagsivory dish soap
Please mark items ‘D6 Diner’ and bring to:the church office daily from 9-12:00pm
or put on kitchen counter at back of sanctuary on Sundays.
Many thanks for your support of this ministr y.
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In addition to the items listed below, ANY week we can use perishablessuch as bananas, grapes, apples, oranges or chocolate milk.
Please let Kristine (721-0767) know, if you will be providing perishablesby Tuesday mornings so we do not double-buy.
Thank you
Please join us for some time around the table!
Volunteers are also needed to help serve once a month.Contact Kristine Ellson at 319-721-0767,
if you interesting in serving.
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“The Lord has done great things for us & we are filled with joy!” ~ Ps 126:3
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CelebrationsJANAURY 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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Jan 1 Denise BrislawnJan 2 John & Val DufoeJan 3 Luke Ferring
Bailee HermanKurt MorrisSamantha Morris
Jan 5 Joey DightonRoger Goodall
Jan 6 Carla BaumgartnerMarsha Fannin
Jan 7 Maverick GatrostJan 9 Connie Robinson
Linda StarkJan 10 Kady Pfeifer
Jerry RozeboomJennifer VanGorder
Jan 11 Ted CallahanJan 12 Hunter Crandall
Rose DealRyan HeinsLexi SnakenbergBrian TritleBrenda Wyse
Jan 14 Donnie WestendorfBill & Lillie James
Jan 15 Chelsea McEvoyHarper TritleMary Weyant
Jan 16 John GoodallTreyton McGowan
Jan 17 Dylan HarrisDrake HughesKolton Knapp
Jan 18 Austin BoiesDakota Morris
Jan 19 Reece RamboJan 20 Amy SellsJan 21 Ron Schnoebelen
Kade VanGorderJan 22 Crissie Fisher
Grady KlettIsaac LarsonLinda MarlowReed Sagert
Jan 23 Stan HepkerKelly JonesKevin McCauley
Jan 24 Owen MillerDeb Schipper
Jan 25 Lexi EngenBob HepkerTrevor Rommann
Jan 26 Cathy FisherPresley Klima
Jan 27 Anna HughesJan 28 Jamie Karteus
Chelsea StarkLaurie TaylorJim Wood
Jan 29 Craig DirksCaleb JohnsonJonathon Johnson
Jan 30 Benjamin Sweeting
Congratulations to Tori Yamilkoskion the birth of her son, Noah Thomas,born December 19, 8lbs. 15oz. and 22" long.Grandparents: Paul, Jr. and Kristi YamilkoskiAunt: Tiffany Yamilkoski
A very special thank you to the churchfamily for the Christmas cash gifts andbeautiful cards filled with words ofencouragement. We are blessed toserve such a loving Body of Christ!
Pastor Mike & Kristine EllsonKen & Cindy Graham