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AUGUST 2014
I would like to share with you the life of a missionary; I do hope his life story will challenge your life.
In the early 1900’s, 16-year-old William Whiting Borden graduated from a Chicago high school. He was an heir to the Bordenfortune, which was an American producer of food and beverage products. At one time, the company was the largest U.S. producerof dairy and pasta products.
Before Borden began his Ivy League education at Yale University, his parents sent him on a trip around the world for hisgraduation present.
Earlier in Borden’s life, he had come to Christ through the great ministry of D.L. Moody. While on his trip around the world,something happened that no one expected. As Borden traveled through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, he felt a growingburden for the world’s hurting people.
Borden wrote a letter to his parents and informed them that he wanted to spend the remainder of his life being a missionary. Uponhearing the news, one of his friends remarked that he would be “thr owing his life away as a missionary.”
Upon his return, Borden went on to Yale University and graduated. He then studied and graduated from Princeton TheologicalSeminary. When Borden finished his elite Ivy League education, he boarded a ship for China to serve as a missionary.
Due to his passion to reach the Muslim people, he stopped in Egypt to learn the Arabic language. While he was in Egypt, 25-year-old Borden contracted spinal meningitis. Within a month, he was dead.
When the news of Borden’s death was cabled back to the United States, nearly every major American newspaper reported on it. Asstated in his biography, “A wave of sorrow went around the world…he not only gave up his fortune, but himself to be amissionary.”
Borden had walked away from his wealth to take the Gospel of Jesus to the nations of the world. Most regarded it as a tragedy;however, God took the tragedy and did something far greater than Borden could ever do himself. When thousands of young menand women read Borden’s story in the newspapers of America, it inspired them to leave all they had and give their lives to reachthe nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
When Borden’s parents were given his Bible, they found the following. Just after he renounced his fortune to go to missions, hewrote the words, “No Reserve.” His father told him he would always have a job in the company, then at a later point, his fathertold him he would never let him work in the company again. At this time, Borden wrote in his Bible, “No Retreat.” Then, theydiscovered in his Bible these words, written shortly before his death in Egypt, “No Regret.”
Was his life a waste? Not from God’s perspective. God used his life and death to call thousands and thousands of young men andwomen to leave all they had and give their lives to reach the nations with the Gospel. God did greater things through Borden’sstory than He may have ever done with his life in China.
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LIVING MY LIFE FOR GOD
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What lesson can we learn from Borden? We can all get in a mode of playing it safe in life. We tend to retreat from the things thatare hard. When we look back over time, we often have many regrets. How will you live this week, this month, this year? Live lifewith…
No reserve: Do NOT hold back in your life. Whatever it is, or whatever you are facing, do not hold back. Face it. Go for it. Youhave only one shot in life; therefore, do it! Let it go! Give it your all!
No retreat: Do NOT always choose the easy path in life. There are times when God’s will is not easy. Go forward in what God isleading you to do in life. Do not turn back. Go forward with God. People love to take the easy way out; always resorting to thecomfortable! Since God has chosen you, choose His path for your life!
No regret: Do NOT live your life cautiously. When your life is over one day, you should desire to have no regrets. Live life to thefullest. Choose only God’s will for your life. Be motivated by one thing alone: The will of God!
Live Your Life with…No Reserve, No Retreat, and No Regret.~Pastor Mike Ellson~
Is God calling you to make a life change?To live a life of No Reserve, No Retreat and No Regret?
Is His desire to Transform you to serve Him in a new and different way?Coming September 7th ~ CPUMC’s churchwide Bible Study
“Transformed” may change you!
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*See page 15 of this Newsletter for more details*
Note from Pastor MikeAUGUST 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 4
Mark Your Calendars ~Event Details Thr oughout this Newsletter
What’s UP?AUGUST 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.
August 2014
Aug 16: High Steaks for Your Queen 5:30pm @ Worship CenterAug 24: Parent/Confirmand/Mentor Mtg 6pm @ Worship Center
Aug 30-Sept 1:Chrysalis Flight #43 in Marshalltown
Extended Calendar
Sept 7:Kickoff of Church wide study: “Transformed”Sept 10:D6 Family Night BeginsSept 14:Confirmation Class to Stark’s cabin
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Pg 4 PrayersPg 5 BullDog BuildersPg 6 ConfirmationPg 7 Resolve to GrowPg 8 Life GroupsPg 9 Life Groups
Pg 10 Life GroupsPg 11 Ways to ServePg 12 Treasurer’s CornerPg 13 Forward in FaithPg 14 Team VisionPg 15 EventsPg 16 Youth ActivitiesPg 17 Celebrations
CONTENTS of your Disciple:
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Did you know the Prayer Shawl Ministry started in 2006 and wecurrently have 10 active members. We have prayed over stitch bystitch more than 160 prayer shawls. We have given out over 120prayer shawls to people who need healing and prayers.Many bedsized blankets have also been made to meet expanded missionopportunities.
Thank you to the family of Mavis Kratzer for the donation of yarnand to all of you who have given monetary donations to further ourministry. If you would like to join us or need more information,contact Linda Sweeting 849-1391.
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No words can express how deeply mygraditude is for my church family that
has supported and prayed for me throughthis difficult time. But because ofeveryone’s encouragement I haveimproved tremendously and I truly
believe I would not have gotten this farwithout your support. THANK YOU!
Karin Blood
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Please Join Us as we Pray
Prayers“““““the prayers of the righteous
Continued Prayers for:MikeKummerfeldt, John Kummerfeldt’s brother
Bernice, Jamie Schoch’s friendMatt, Marsha Fannin’s cousin
Lillian Jenewein, Brad Jenewein’s motherCorliss Streinz, Angie Streinz’s mother
Joyce Dierks, Ann Warren’s motherBrian Lage, Linda Marlow’s nephew
Tammy Rasumssen, Alfie & Linda Stark’s nieceDerek Estabrook, Whitey & Mary Weyant’s
grandsonRobert Woodward, Amy Labs’ uncle
Kirk, Deb Schipper’s cousinSheryl Jarosch, Stan Marlow’s sister
Shirley Jones, Elizabeth Brandt’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 Warren, Trevor J.2nd Tank Battalion
Alpha Co, 2nd PLTPSC Box 20091
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0091
Deployed to Afghanistan:
Sarah Bowerniece of Lisa & Scott Millikin
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 CallahanGeorge CastekKelli ChesmoreEvelyn DurowFloyd DurowCindy GatrostTeresa GorshEvan HarkeyTeresa Juhl
Dolores LewisStan Marlow
Julie McCauleyTim Montgomery
Ginny RamseyChad SchochStacie Sefton
Darlene SquiresEverett SquiresRichard WarrenDawn Wright
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Upcoming Marriages:
Sabrina Morrison & Justin SchmitzOctober 4, 2014
Center Point United Methodist Church
BuildersBullDog
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MakMakMakMakMake this a Date this a Date this a Date this a Date this a Date!e!e!e!e!
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
Hosted by the Center Point United Methodist Bulldog Builders
High Steaks For Your QueenHusbands: Do you appreciate your wife?
Give her a night out and reward her with a
steak dinner. Cost: $25 per couple.
Childcare provided.
SSSSSAAAAAVE THE DVE THE DVE THE DVE THE DVE THE DAAAAATETETETETESaturday, August 16, 2014
5:30 pmat the Center Point United Methodist Church
Worship Center815 Summit Street, Center Point
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Proverbs 31:31
ConfirmationAUGUST 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 6
Youth (8th grade & up),you are invited to join theConfirmation Class of 2015Class Led by Ken Graham
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Derek Besick ~ Mike Beck
Max Chesmore ~ Scott Millikin
Haley Engen ~ Lisa Millikin
Maverick Gatrost ~ Steve Ries
Hannah Leedom ~ Ann Warren
Karly Millikin ~ Kelli Chesmore
Brady Pfeifer ~ Todd Ramsey
Nick Takes ~ Mark Tjaden
Blasi Whitehead ~ Connie Estling
Madison Willson ~ Jaime Whitehead
Morgan Willson ~ Terri Gauley
Jed Wyse ~ Mike Sells
Class CalendarConfirmation Class of 2015
Every Wednesday night: Youth Group from 6-7pmSupper available from 5-6:15pm
Sunday, August 24: Parent, Mentor, Confirmand Meeting – 6pm @ Worship CenterSunday, September 14: Stark’s Cabin field tripSunday, September 28: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, October 5: Bowling field trip 6-8pm in Cedar RapidsSunday, October 12: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, October 26: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSaturday, November 8: Wind & Fire Ministries field tripSunday, November 16: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, November 30: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, December 7: Confirmation Class – Christmas CarolingSunday, January 4: Murdoch’s Funeral Home field tripSunday, January 11: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, January 25: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, February 8: Confirmation Class to Mission of Hope in Cedar RapidsSunday, February 22: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterFriday & Saturday, February 27-28: Acquire the Fire (ATF) in Des Moines, IASunday, March 1: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, March 15: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterSunday, March 29: Confirmation Class 6-8pm @ Worship CenterWednesday, April 1: Holy Week service – Confirmation Class leads serviceSunday, April 5: Easter !!Friday & Saturday, April 10-11: Confirmation Overnight at Camp WapsieSunday, April 19: Confirmation Dinner – 5pm @ Worship CenterSunday, April 26: Confirmation Sunday celebration!!!
Please note ATF is Feb. 27 & 28 and Confirmation Sunday is April 26th
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“““““Then their eyes were opened & they recognized Him” - Luke 24:31
Chrysalis Flight #43What 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 43Aug 30-Sept 1, 2014
at Marshalltown 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.
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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 #161October 16-19, 2014
Women’s Walk #162November 6-9, 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 GroupsAUGUST 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 8
CPUMC 2014 SUMMER STUDY
I Am a Church MemberDiscovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference
By Thom S. Rainer
DATES: Tuesdays, starting July 22 – August 26 - Six weeks
PLACE: New Worship Center - Sanctuary
TIME: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
LEADERS: Anne Stender 361-0185 & Cindy Graham 329-8611
SIGN UP: At the Life Groups Table
BOOKS AVAILABLE: You may order your book through Lemstone’s 393-6573 ~Cost $12.99 or designate on the sign up sheet if you would like us to order thebook for you.
From the introduction of I Am A Church Member:
Based on research of 557 churches from 2004 to 2010, nine out of ten churches in America aredeclining or growing at a pace that is slower than that of their communities. Simply stated, churchesare losing ground in their own backyards.
We can blame it on the secular culture. And we often do. We can blame it on the godless politics ofour nation. We often do that as well. We can even blame it on the churches, the hypocritical members,and the uncaring pastors. Lots of Christians are doing that.
I am proposing that we who are church members need to look in the mirror. I am suggesting thatcongregations across America are weak because many of us church members have lost the biblicalunderstanding of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ.
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
SEE YOU THIS SUMMER!!
Get connected – Stay connected – Life Groups CPUMC
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GET CONNECTED…STAY CONNECTED…LIFE GROUPS
Questions? Cindy Graham, Life Group Coordinator, 329-8611 [email protected]
Tip 6: Calling Out the Best in OthersDefinition:Calling out the best in others is part affirmation and part invitation— affirming something in someone and askingthem to keep bringing it into the group. It applies to both individuals and to the group as a whole.Biblical r eferences:• Hebrews 10:24 “...spur one another on toward love and good deeds”• Romans 12:1–8 “We all have spiritual gifts that we should identify and nurture in a group context”Why it’ s important:• Encourages us to be better people• Points out places we can grow• Helps us love other peopleHow to do it:• See it: be aware of what others are doing in the group• Name it: name or label it clearly—be specific, give examples• Encourage it
Faithgateway.com
A word from one of our Lifegroup leaders:
The 'Broken & Beautiful' small group has been meeting on Tuesday evenings in the home of Sue Sherman.
We started this last fall with the Bible study of "What On Earth Am I Here For" written by Rick Warren. This isa newer version of "Purpose Driven Life". We took a Spiritual Health Assessment to help us evaluate the areaswe need to grow in living our life for Christ. We studied five areas: Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministryand Evangelism. We used these areas to help us on how to further develop our spiritual life.
We most recently started studying "The Daniel Plan". This study is to help us work towards a healthy lifestyleprogram founded on biblical principles. It focuses on the 'Essentials': Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus and Friends.This study is based on Daniels story in Daniel 1: 1-21. ~ Rose Deal
Life GroupsAUGUST 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple Page 10
SUNDAY ~ Adult Sunday School * Genesis, Exodus & Psalm 104 * The Rock* 9:50 a.m. * Laurel Lea Lewis * 849-1011
**Radiant Splendor (A Women’s Ministry)- South Church Library*10:45a.m.-11:45a.m. *Jenn VanGorder* 327-6472
**Mighty Bible Readers * TBA * Linda Marlow’s home* 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. * Linda Marlow * 849-1653
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MONDAY~Amazing Grays * Genesis * New Worship Center – Nursery* 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. * Pat Sherman 270-1054 &Andi Castek 849-1614
**TUESDAY~
New & Bold * I Am a Church Member* 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?(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
**Wiersbe Bible Study * Minor Prophets* South Church Downstairs* 6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m * Ann Warren 551-9255 &Terri Gauley 361-1149
WEDNESDAY~Bulldogs * Men of Integrity Devotional * Pizza Place* 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. * Ken Graham 329-6048
**D6 Going Deeper - 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
Various Times~Seeking His Face * Various times * Worship CenterAug 7 5:30amSept 4 5:30am*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.
August: Karin BloodSeptember: Pat Sherman
Greeters 9:05am:
Aug 3: Kummerfeldt familyAug 10: Stan & Donna HepkerAug 17: Casey Estling familyAug 24: Mark Tjaden familyAug 31:
Greeters 11am:Aug 3: Laurel Lea Lewis
Aug 10: Marilyn LalaAug 17: Donna VanHornAug 24:Aug 31:
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:Aug 3: need volunteers
Aug 10: Kummerfeldt familyAug 17: Donna VanHorn & Twyla JeneweinAug 24: Deb SchipperAug 31: Rachel Herman
Attendants 11am:Aug 3: need volunteers
Aug 10: need volunteersAug 17: need volunteersAug 24: need volunteers
Aug 31: need volunteers
Attendants 9:05am:Sept 7:need volunteers
Sept 14:need volunteersSept 21:Donna VanHorn & Twyla JeneweinSept 28:need volunteers
Attendants 11am:Sept 7:need volunteers
Sept 14:need volunteersSept 21:need volunteersSept 28:need volunteers
treasurer’s cornerAUGUST 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 JUN YTD JUN YTD JUN YTD 2014 2014 2013 ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL
INCOME-General Contributions 125,168 160,060 105,599
Pastor/Assis.Pastor Wage/Benefits/Support 77,286 76,427 75,220Staff Wages/Payroll taxes 27,949 28,724 28,517Office costs and staff support 8,217 7,410 5,478Worship activities 1,031 2,275 2,398Programs (SS,VBS,Youth,Bible Studies) 1,715 2,750 1,666Ministries & Outreach (1,100) 3,625 1,530Facility costs 15,163 13,066 13,249
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 130,261 134,276 128,058
Apportionments paid 1,500 25,784 -
NET INCOME(DEFICIT) (6,593) - (22,459)Apportionments not paid (24,284) (24,019)
General Fund bank balance 8,975 4,787
FINANCIAL REPORT OF OTHER FUNDS
Savings 23,376 20,876New Building Fund 597,949 412,656Memorial Fund 20,216 18,224Endowment Funds: Lewis Trust 225,897 185,958 Haines Fund 30,132 30,791 Attwood Fund 20,704 20,490 Hoglan Fund 12,814 11,122
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First Fruits Report 7-13-14
Our contributions to the building fund in June were consistent with the giving over the last couple ofyears. We added $12,068.
Bank balance is now $597,766.
We are half way thru our 3rd year of our 3 year Forward in Faith Building Campaign. We have givingunits that filled out pledge cards and giving units that are giving that did not pledge. Since we startedthe campaign we’ve had some people that have moved and we’ve had many new people that havejoined our congregation.
I have been asked to give Team Vision, our building committee, an estimate of our fund at the end ofthis year. I predict we will have close to $700,000 on hand. That is a HUGE PRAISE GOD!!!The committee has been tirelessly working with the architect, BGW, and the general contractor, StoryConstruction, and the United Methodist District Land and Location committee to determine what wecan build within our means.
What can we do as a congregation in the meantime? We must tirelessly pray for God’s guidance inthis process, pray for patience, perseverance, keep our eyes on the goal, and don’t let naysayers ornegative talk (I call that Satan) cause us to lose focus.
New people have been brought to this congregation over the last 15 years and we outgrew our currentbuildings. That set us on a course to build a new church for future generations.
We give all the Glory to God for what He is doing here in Center Point on Summit Street and for whatHe will be doing in Center Point in the days to come over at our new building site!
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Team Vision prayerfully continues to work through our actions to fulfill God’s vision for our church facility. Atimeline of our activities is provided below. We ask for your prayers, specifically for God’s guidance in our decisionsand blessings on our partnership with Story Construction and Building God’s Way.
• May 2014 – Continued communication with Story Construction and BGW regarding revised Phase 1 projectestimate and schedule.
• April 21, 2014 – Updated Administrative Council on floor plans, rendering, timeline of next steps, and newmembers.
• April 10-14, 2014 – Received revised Phase 1,2, and 3 floor plans from BGW; these plans reflect ourrequested revisions and facility priorities that emerged from the Healthy Church Initiative. Story Constructionconfirmed that they received the floor plans and will work on project estimate and schedule.
• April 9, 2014 – Team Vision met and welcomed new members. Reviewed floor plans for Phase 1,2 & 3;renderings and recommended revisions, as well as timeline of upcoming next steps.
§ March 25, 2014: Team Vision met to begin to develop a timeline of next steps and communication plan to theadministrative council and church family.
§ March 13, 2014: Team Vision reviewed the revised Phase 1 (2014) floor plan design and renderings andprovided feedback to Building God’s Way and Story Construction.
§ January 2014: Communication from Team Vision occurred with Building God’s Way and Story Constructionindicating that the budget for Phase 1 needed to be reduced and that priority needs for Phase 1 had changed.
§ December 15, 2013: Team Vision met and based on the findings from the Healthy Church Initiative, and reportfrom the Trustees regarding the current state of our north and south buildings, agreed that revising the Phase 1design was required. The team determined the necessary revisions in the design and Phase 1 budget.
§ December 2013: Based on findings from the Healthy Church Initiative; the Administrative Council approvedTeam Vision to move forward with their work and incorporate information from the Healthy Church Surveyinto their next steps.
§ August 2013-November 2013: Healthy Church Initiative• July 2013: CPUMC Administrative Council in response to a variety concerns regarding the health of our
church, decided to put a hold on moving forward with the site work and formed a committee to engage inconducting an analysis of the church’s current health (Healthy Church Initiative) and make recommendationsto the board
§ May 2013: the Methodist District Committee on Land and Location voted unanimously for us to move forwardwith our site development and building project.
We want to thank you for your ongoing sacrifice through the Forward In Faith Campaign. Your gifts make a differencefor the Kingdom. If you have questions please contact the church office or an team member. Team members are:Denny Estling, Bob Hollenbeck, Ted Callahan, Pat Sherman, Sue Sherman, Carla Baumgartner, Emma Sells, GarrettGatrost, Jeff Engen, Russ Brandt, Pastor Mike, Ken Graham, Mike Beck and Kelly Jones.
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Church Wide Study CampaignIntro Sermon - Sunday, September 7th
Small Groups begin week of September 14th for 7 weeks
Transforming is something God does and He transforms us byrenewing our minds. God doesn’t just want to change our
behavior but change the way we think.Specifically we will look at God’s plan to transform 7 key areas
of your life: your spiritual, physical, mental, emotional,relational, financial and vocational health.
Study books will provide places for weekly sermon notes,memory verses, prayers, small group insight and goal setting to
put into practice what God’s word has to say about everyessential area of our lives!
Learn more at TRANSFORMEDLIFE.COM
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D6 Diner Needs
frozen pizza (Jack’s Naturally Rising)drink mix containers4 boxes Rice Krispy cereal10 boxes real butter (sticks)5 large tubs ice cream10 boxes ice cream barsgallon size ziplock bags (freezer)7 pkgs Oreosketchuplarge containers peacheslarge containers applesauce10 white cake mix10 chocolate cake mixbig cans prepared chocolate or vanilla pudding
chocolate syrupbutterscotch syrup10 big cans whole tomatoes12 pkgs hot dogsnapkins4 (2 liter) bottles Rootbeer6 (4 cup) bags cheddar cheese4 Ivory Dish Soap4 cans Wilderness cherry pie filling4 cans Pam4 jars grape jam6 big Jif Peanut Butter
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 in advance for your support of this ministr y.
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
D6
Volunteers are also needed to help serve once a month.Contact Kristine Ellson at 319-721-0767, if you interesting in serving.
To help offset the cost of providing meals on Wednesday nights, a needs list follows.Last year, we served about 75 each Wednesday evening.
D6 DinerWednesday EveningsBeginning Wed, Sept 11serving meals from 5-6:30pmAll ar e welcome ~ families or individuals
Love Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are AcceptedLove Offerings are Accepted
High School & Jr High Youth Group update:
Although D6 ended May 7, we will continue to gather (Jr and Srhigh together) throughout the Summer from 6:30-8p on Wednesdayevenings. Join us to stay connected!
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CelebrationsAUGUST 2014 CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Disciple
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Aug 1 Beth LarsonRoger Marsh
Aug 2 Barb AshlockBeckham LoyKristi YamilkoskiAlife & Linda Stark
Aug 3 Ken & Cindy GrahamAug 4 Andi Castek
John KummerfeldtTJ KummerfeldtBryer LoyBrad & Twyla Jenewein
Aug 5 Ben BoesenbergAug 7 Bob Allard
Ryker BernsJeff EngenDoug McAllisterCathy MorrisonBen & Molly SweetingRuss & Brenda Wyse
Aug 8 Morgan ClintonBob & Helyn AllardCraig & Sarah Hefel
Aug 9 Carter KirtzWhitey & Mary Weyant
Aug 11 Kevin KnappBreckin KnutsenTeresa ScheelerLandon & Kelsey Tweeton
Aug 12 Nick LarsonCurt Morrison
Aug 13 Matt CourterEllisyn McAllisterTom & Tammy BendaPaul & Cathie Yamilkoski
Aug 14 Dan ScheelerEmma SellsVic Slaymaker
Aug 15 Joni BruceJohn FerringMadison McCauleyPaul & Kristi Yamilkoski
Aug 16 Gabe TjadenLuke & Erika Driessen
Aug 17 Aaron BrislawnFloyd DurowMark & Sarah GeorgeCraig & Anglea Pritchard
Aug 18 Deen a ThibaultAug 19 Zaddek VanGorderAug 20 Megan Ferring
Casey KirtzMark & Robin Mason
Aug 21 Eveyln DurowEd KautCJ SchochNick & Beth LarsonMike & Amy Sells
Aug 24 Matt GrennanNicole TritleEaston Tupa
Aug 25 Cris KarrAug 26 Jennifer Schnoebelen
Matt SkinnerAug 27 Lisa Millikin
Derek BesickRossilyn McAllisterScott & Lisa Millikin
Aug 28 Tim FanninAaron & Denise BrislawnJeff & Megan EngenCody & Kara HonnRandy & Laurie Snakenberg
Aug 30 Aaron & Nicole TritleAug 31 Kole Tupa
Congratulations toLeo & Sarah Roaon their wedding
July 5, 2014Many blessings in their
future together!