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Dodge City First United Methodist Church

February, 2018

Dodge City First United Methodist Church is a place where people encounter Christ, believe,

are made new, and go out in service to Christ and neighbor.

February Events

Sunday, February 11

Bible Workshop Third Graders, Parents, & Sponsors

12 – 1:30 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, February 14

Is ASH WEDNESDAY

Three Services

12 noon, 5pm & 7:30pm Sanctuary

Office closed

February 19

In observance of

President’s Day

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Pg.

2 Jerre’s Column

3 Bryce’s Column

4 Melyssa’s Column

5 Sarah’s Column & Joy! News

6 Raciel’s Column

7 UMW Reading Program

8 Short Articles

9 Congregational News & Chef’s

Corner

10-11Lists & Obituaries

12 Lent Events

13 Vital Stats

14 Calendar

15 Word Search

Back Cover – Great Plains Info

“Extra Special Signature”

There was a time when Sam Glenn was just getting by, lacking both professional and personal success. Then, one day, he found a four-inch plastic lizard in his mother's lasagna and his life changed. What started off as a joke between mother and son became a lasting commitment to making things happen. Imagine that, one thoughtful, gesture (or "lizard experience") can be all it takes to kick our motivation into high gear. What do you want to be remembered for? When you look back on your life, what will others remember about you? What will your legacy be? Did you use up the best of who you are, or will there be leftovers? The “lizard experience” was something Glenn’s mom started by using her uniqueness mixed with a positive attitude. It probably will be something she will always be known for—hiding a toy lizard in lasagna and setting something positive in motion that would impact many people. We all have the ability to create a legacy for ourselves when we care enough to give the best of who we are with a positive attitude. In an old TV show, the Lone Ranger, the lone Ranger was always leaving behind a symbol of his greatness—a silver bullet. In another old TV show, Zorro, Zorro did something similar. Whenever he did a good deed, he left his mark, the letter Z, scratched on a wall with his sword. What do you want to be remembered for? Some want to be known for their kindness and sincerity. That's part of their extra special signature. Maybe some of us like to do nice things for others. It doesn't matter whether we are at work or at home, in public or around only one other person. If the opportunity presents itself to act, we do. This is meaningful because through extra special signature actions, many of us are motivated to do the same. Ironically, showing insensitivity and rudeness can also motivate others to react in the same way. The only difference is that there is not a single benefit to being insensitive or rude. Not one. To act with kindness is to take an opportunity to build a legacy. Maybe your act of kindness is to get involved with a cause that helps children with cancer. Maybe it's being a source of encouragement for others. We've all had times when we've needed help and wondered whom we could call on. What will your legacy be? All the best, Jerre

"Firma Extra Especial"

Hubo un tiempo en que Sam Glenn acababa de sobrevivir, sin éxito profesional ni personal. Entonces, un día, encontró una lagartija de plástico de cuatro pulgadas en la lasaña de su madre y su vida cambió. Lo que comenzó como una broma entre madre e hijo se convirtió en un compromiso duradero para hacer que las cosas sucedan.

Imagina que, un gesto pensativo (o "experiencia de lagarto") puede ser todo lo que necesitas para poner en marcha nuestra motivación a toda velocidad. ¿Que quieres que de ti sea recordado? Cuando miras hacia atrás en tu vida, ¿qué recordarán los demás de ti? ¿Cuál será tu legado? ¿Usó lo mejor de lo que es, o habrá sobras? La "experiencia del lagarto" fue algo que la madre de Glenn comenzó utilizando su singularidad mezclada con una actitud positiva. Probablemente será algo por lo que siempre será conocida: esconder un lagarto de juguete en lasaña y colocar algo positivo en movimiento que impacte a muchas personas. Todos tenemos la capacidad de crear un legado para nosotros mismos cuando nos preocupamos lo suficiente como para dar lo mejor de nosotros con una actitud positiva. En un viejo programa de televisión, el Lone Ranger, el solitario Ranger siempre dejaba atrás un símbolo de su grandeza: una bala de plata. En otro viejo programa de televisión, Zorro, Zorro hizo algo similar. Cada vez que hacía una buena acción, dejaba su marca, la letra Z, arañada en una pared con su espada. ¿Que quieres que de ti sea recordado? Algunos quieren ser conocidos por su amabilidad y sinceridad. Eso es parte de su firma especial adicional. Tal vez a algunos de nosotros nos gusta hacer cosas buenas por los demás. No importa si estamos en el trabajo o en casa, en público o solo alrededor de otra persona. Si la oportunidad se presenta para actuar, lo hacemos. Esto es significativo porque a través de acciones de firma extra especiales, muchos de nosotros estamos motivados para hacer lo mismo. Irónicamente, mostrar insensibilidad y rudeza también puede motivar a otros a reaccionar de la misma manera. La única diferencia es que no hay un solo beneficio por ser insensible o grosero. Ni uno. Actuar con amabilidad es aprovechar la oportunidad de construir un legado. Tal vez su acto de bondad es involucrarse con una causa que ayuda a los niños con cáncer. Tal vez sea una fuente de aliento para otros. Todos hemos tenido momentos en los que hemos necesitado ayuda y nos hemos preguntado a quién podíamos llamar. ¿Cuál será tu legado? Todo lo mejor, Jerre

Student Ministries

A Note From Bryce "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my

church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.”

- Matthew 16:18

Who do you turn to for help? What about if you needed

someone to cover for you if you need to be gone? Who would

you turn to? All of us have people that we rely on when we

can’t do everything by ourselves.

Even superheroes have sidekicks or friends that they turn to for

assistance. Batman has Robin. Superman has the Justice

League. This month our youth will look at a variety of sidekicks

– those heroes that are vital for success, but are not the well

known hero. As we look at their stories, we will use them to

understand some of the “sidekicks” throughout Scripture.

People like Barnabas, who traveled with Paul. We will hear

about Aaron, who was vital to helping Moses free the Israelites.

Or even someone like Peter, the disciple Jesus left in charge of

the church.

As we look at these “sidekicks”, we will come to understand

how important it is to have people guiding us in our faith. Take

some time this month to think about who helps you connect with

God or encourages you in your faith. This month, take note of

your faith sidekick.

Weekly Programs Sunday School: Our Sunday School program meets Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:00 in the RZ Room. Through the school year, we will be discovering what it means to have our lives transformed by our faith, so that we can follow Christ more closely. In doing so, we will use the higher curriculum series. Reality Zone: Our youth ministry offers youth an opportunity to discover what it means to be in a real, authentic relationship with the God who created, redeems, and sustains all things. This year, our theme is "Live Heroically", in which we will utilize the concepts out of the Marvel and DC Comics universes to discover how our faith encourages us to live like heroes. Join us for a great time of food, worship, discussion, and fellowship! High School meets from 5:30-8:15, while Middle School meets from 4:15-7:30.

What to Know:

Our Ski Retreat is February 16-19 in Red River, New Mexico. This year, our theme is “Taking The Pilgrimage,” in which we will

utilize stories about superheroes that travel to distant lands to train

and connect with a mentor to understand how people

throughout the Bible traveled into the wilderness to connect with

God. In doing so, our youth will also have a great deal of time to connect with God themselves.

As always, we ask the congregation to cover half of the cost. If you are willing to help,

please put your donation in the ½ envelopes on February 4 or submit them to the office.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday School Feb 4

Reality Zone Feb 7

Sunday School Feb 11

Ash Wednesday Feb 14

Reality Zone Feb 14

Ski Retreat Feb 16-19

Sunday School Feb 18

NO Youth Game Day Feb 18

Reality Zone Feb 21

Sunday School Feb 25

Reality Zone Feb 28

Mark 22:29 Jesus replied, “The most

important one is Israel, listen! Our God

is the one Lord, and you must love the

Lord your God with all your heart, with

all your being, with all your mind, and

with all your strength. The second is

this, You will love your neighbor as yourself.

No other commandment is greater than these.”

Do you ever wonder why the things that are

the greatest and seem the simplest are the

hardest to understand? Ask a child why it is

important to be kind, show generosity, be

respectful, help others, share, or be positive

and those who have experienced God’s love

will respond because Jesus does. Or

something along those lines. Jesus answers the

questions of his time on earth the most

important thing to do is love God and love

others.

So why did people of his time not get it? Why

do we forget? Jesus must know our struggle

since he over and over demonstrates what both

look like in story after story showing us

examples.

Just as children yearn for things to do to see

Christ in life, don’t we too sense God’s love

most as we DO something.

Family Faith Nights are offered the 1st and

3rd Wednesday for all families. I was

reminded and affirmed from some of the

parents who attend how impactful the mission

type nights are. Yes, stories fill hearts with the

Word and activities build practice of the

knowledge we are learning. Yet, when we

show love to each other and love in Christ by

doing and giving, Jesus is very present. We

will continue to seek ways to connect through

prayers with our families and children.

As we continue through this winter time, may

you find ways to experience God’s love in

your church family, your own families,

relationships, work, and friends.

God Bless,

Melyssa

Marcos 22:29 Jesús respondió: "El más

importante es Israel, ¡escucha! Nuestro

Dios es el único Señor, y debes amar al

Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con

todo tu ser, con toda tu mente y con

todas tus fuerzas. El segundo es este:

amarás a tu prójimo como a ti mismo. Ningún

otro mandamiento es mayor que estos ".

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué las cosas

que son más grandes y parecen las más simples

son las más difíciles de entender? Pregúntele a

un niño por qué es importante ser amable,

mostrar generosidad, ser respetuoso, ayudar a

los demás, compartir o ser positivo; aquellos que

han experimentado el amor de Dios responderán

porque Jesús sí. O algo por el estilo. Jesús

responde las preguntas de su tiempo en la tierra.

Lo más importante es amar a Dios y amar a los

demás.

Entonces, ¿por qué la gente de su tiempo no lo

consiguió? ¿Por qué lo olvidamos?

Jesús debe conocer nuestra lucha ya que él

demuestra una y otra vez cómo se ven los dos en

una historia tras otra, mostrándonos ejemplos.

Así como los niños anhelan cosas que hacer para

ver y Cristo en la vida, ¿no sentimos nosotros

también el amor de Dios mientras hacemos

algo?

Noches de fe de la familia se ofrecen el 1er y 3to

miércoles para todas las familias. Algunos de los

padres me recordaron y me dijeron que

asistieran a lo impactantes que son las noches

del tipo de misión. Sí, las historias llenan los

corazones con la Palabra y las actividades

construyen la práctica del conocimiento que

estamos aprendiendo. Sin embargo, cuando nos

mostramos amor y amor en Cristo al hacer y dar,

Jesús está muy presente. Continuaremos

buscando formas de conectar a través de

oraciones con nuestras familias y niños.

A medida que avancemos durante este invierno,

tal vez encuentren formas de experimentar el

amor de Dios en la familia de su iglesia, sus

propias familias, relaciones, trabajo y amigos.

Dios bendiga,

Melyssa

SARAH SAYS

This Is the Day That the Lord has made;

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 This was my father-in-law, John Godbey's, favorite Bible verse. Every morning we were together through the years, he would start the day by quoting this verse. The grand kids learned it first from him and we all tried to learn to rejoice in each day. Both John Godbey and scriptures, are always prompting us to embrace today. "Now is the day of salvation." 2 Corinthians 6:2, "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts" (Hebrews 3:15). God knows we can only live in the present, and He encourages us to make good use of it. This day is our gift from God. We can waste it with regrets over our past or worries about our future. We can squander it trying to outrun yesterday's miseries. We can ignore it, lost in our wishful thinking. It's up to us to decide what to do wth it. God would have us make the most of this day. What are you seeking for tomorrow? More opportunities? Personal Growth? Better relationships? Embrace today. Learn the lessons the Lord requires of you today. Be faithful with the things God entrusts to you today. Let God's presence sustain you through this day's trials. Rejoice in the opportunities God brings to you today. God has a future for you, but you have to live in today to get there. Step out in faith when God asks you to trust Him. Sing it and live it: This is the day that the Lord had made. Rejoice and be glad! (Ideas taken from: "Songs 4 Worship: Open the Eyes of My Heart," Daily Devotions)

JOY! NEWS

Joy! Child Development Center has 7 new families and many more beginning in February. If you have any rocking, gliding, or other comfortable adult sized chairs you are no longer using please bring them to us. We are in need of at least 10 chairs in decent shape. We have two new employees and have lost one. We are looking for more full time teachers. Thanks, Robin Hamilton

Bible Study

Women's Brown Bag Bible Study Monday and Manor of the Plains Tuesday Feb. 5 & 6 and 12 &13- " 3 Simple Rules" by Rev Reuben Job Feb 19 &20 - Start of Lenten Study - " Made for a Miracle: From Your Ordinary to God's Extraordinary" by Rev Mike Slaughter. 6 week DVD study For more information please call Sarah Godbey 227-8181 or 338-7526

It is true that when everything

is going well our motivation is

high. However, when things are

not going the way we want, we lose

motivation, even to the point of

despair.

_We must remember Timothy's

words to Paul, But you, Timothy,

keep your head in all situations,

endure hardship, do the work of an

evangelist, discharge all the duties of

your ministry. 2 Timothy 4.5.

¿What does this show you?

-Most people do not see difficulties

as opportunities for growth. We do

not believe that truly all things work

for the best in our lives. Here are

moments of trial & pain. The key to

our motivation in times of trial is not

to allow despair to enter our lives, but

to focus on the good. You will be a

different person after you experience

adversity - it will either weaken or

strengthen you. We were created for

a purpose and a mission, we will be

able to move forward when our

forces depend on God alone, and not

on our own strength.

-What shall it be?

-How would you like to lead your life?

-Motivated or unmotivated?

Raciel Quintana.

_Es cierto que cuando las

cosas están saliendo bien

nuestra motivación está alta;

sin embargo, cuando las cosas no

salen como quisiéramos nuestra

tendencia es a desmotivarnos e

inclusive a desesperarnos. Debemos

recordar las palabras de Pablo a

Timoteo: Pero tú, Timoteo, mantén la

calma en todo momento, soporta los

sufrimientos y anuncia siempre la

buena noticia. Haz bien tu trabajo.” 2

Timoteo 4:5.

¿Qué puedes ver aquí?

La mayoría de las personas no

alcanzan a ver las dificultades como

oportunidades para crecer, no

creemos que verdaderamente todas

las cosas nos ayuden a bien. Y todas

las cosas incluyen momentos

difíciles, momentos de dolor. La

clave para mantenerse motivado en

tiempos difíciles es evitar caer en

desesperanza y concentrarse en

buscar el beneficio. La adversidad

nunca te dejará igual; tienes dos

opciones en los momentos difíciles:

te debilita o te da fuerzas. Fuimos

creados para un propósito y una

misión, podremos avanzar cuando

nuestras fuerzas dependan solo de

Dios, y no de nuestra propia fuerza

- ¿Qué escoges? - ¿Cómo te gustaría vivir la vida? - ¿Motivado o desmotivado?

Raciel Quintana.

UMW READING PROGRAM

Without You, there Is No Us By Suki Kim

Suki Kim was born in South Korea, and at age 13 moved with her family to the United States. This book is about her experiences later teaching at a university in Pyongyang. She taught English to some of the nation’s most elite male students. All the other universities were closed that year and those students had been sent to construction sites to work rather than being allowed to continue their studies. Occasionally the teachers were taken on outings. The first was to an apple farm. Their guide explained that the apples grown there were the biggest, roundest, most tasty in the world. To get there the bus had driven by lush green fields, with low mountains on the horizon. There were no cars on the road but there were a few people walking along the side. As the bus got closer to one group, Suki could see that “their faces were ghastly, as though they had not been fed in years.” They were dressed in rags. When the tour was over, the bus returned to the university by a different route. This book shows a picture of things we are not allowed to see. Things that are hard to believe, but on some level, we all know we must believe. Peg Abbey Education for Mission (2018)

UMW Honor/Memory Books Books may be given in honor or memory of someone at any time. This is how it works. Choose a book from the UMW Library and let the librarians know which book you have selected. Your donation of $20 will go to the UMW Reading Program. Additionally, when a circle member passes, her circle selects a book and donates $20 to the Reading Program. A sticker will be placed in the book with the donor’s name and the one being honored or memorialized. The book remains part of the UMW Library. Last year these books were given in honor or memory of someone: Memorial Books: Fully Awake and Truly Alive for Charlcie Black by Night Circle Worry Less So You Can Live More for Virginia Clark by Morning Circle Pat Kolb & Peg Abbey, UMW Librarians

OPERATION CHRISTMAS

CHILD 2018

If you are wondering about the Christmas table set up in the foyer, here’s the story. After feeling very rushed to complete the Christmas Boxes last year, we decided that we would try collecting items for the boxes all during the year. We’ve divided the items up by month, in the hope that this would make it easier for all of us to contribute. If we only need to give a few items per month, spread out over a year, it will not be a financial burden. We will have a Packing Party, encouraging all to come and help with filling the boxes. The items needed each month will be posted at the foyer table and in the bulletin. We can watch for sales on items like stuffed animals and school supplies. Buying items in large packages is usually cheaper and can be used in several boxes. Anyone wishing to fill boxes as a family is encouraged to do so and we will deliver them along with the others. The boxes all go to Third World countries and this is probably the only Christmas present these children will ever receive. They take them home to their families and share the contents with everyone. After receiving the shoebox gifts, children are invited back to participate in the discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. During this 12-lesson course, children come to know Christ, grow in faith and learn how to share the Gospel with others. After completion of this course, there is a graduation celebration and the children are given a Bible that includes the New Testament and selected Old Testament stories. Chances are, this is the first copy of God’s word this family has ever owned. Families often come to faith in Christ following this Christmas Gift. Just the knowledge that our gift of love, in the form of a Christmas present, is proof that God does work in mysterious ways. May you all be blessed by this ministry and pray for the children receiving this gift. Feel free to pick up any literature and learn more about this disciple’s program across the world. If you have questions or would like to be a part of this ministry, call Marti Spencer at 620-338-

0850. Remember, January items are Ivory Soap, toothbrushes and toothbrush covers. February items are stuffed animals, combs, hair brushes and hair ties.

2018 LENTEN STUDY

“Made for a Miracle” (from your ordinary to God’s extraordinary)

Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Church Library Did you know that when we hope for the impossible, it involves more than praying for God’s transcendent power? There are two components to every miracle: divine action and human responsibility. Each of us has been given specific talents and abilities. For a real miracle to take place, God expects us to apply these talents and abilities—acting with God to perform divine work. By examining biblical examples of how to use your God-given gifts for God’s glory, author and Pastor Mike Slaughter helps you discover that you, too, were “Made for a Miracle”. The study begins on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 and continues through Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Come for all six sessions or as many as you can.

Out – of – Town Bulletins

Bonita Hizar, Emporia, KS Jim & Sarah Godbey, Topeka, KS

SYMPATHY We express our sympathy to… …the family of Nadine Petty. …Wanda Culver & family on the death of her great grandson. …the family of Ken Strobel. …Marina Godbey & family on the death of her grandmother. …Dee McKnight & family on the death of her brother-in-law.

Guests in Worship Sunday

We were delighted to welcome these guests at our services:

(December 24, 2017) In – Town

None. Out – of – Town

Tracy Lowe, Marty, Toby, Riley, Conor & Lily Burger, Andy & Dayna & Megan & Nathan Jones, Shelley Alexander, Pam Hampton, Craig Hampton, Patrick, Erin, Alexandria & Anderson Gleason, Roger, Jolana & Ryan Perkins, Peggy Tuxhorn, Delgar & Phyllis Finley, Jim & Mary Shultz, Paul & Janae Haslouer, Kevin & Kelly Scarrow.

(December 31, 2017) In – Town

None. Out – of – Town

None. (January 7, 2018)

In – Town Hayes & Shelby Kelman, Mark & Tammy Chalfant.

Out-of-Town Shelley Alexander, Delores Schlake.

(January 14, 2018) In-Town

Norma D. Chavira. Out – of – Town

Delores Schlake.

99th Birthday

Margaret Irons celebrated her 99th birthday on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She is in good health for her age and enjoys hearing from her friends. Send a card or note to: Margaret Irons 1701 NW Jefferson St, Room 114 Blue Springs MO 64015 (Use large font or print so she can read it herself)

Chef’s Corner Tonja Reed, Wonderful Wednesday

Meal Chef Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Meatloaf With Gravy Scalloped Potatoes

Green Beans Tossed Salad Dinner Rolls

Dessert Iced Tea & Lemonade

Wednesday, February14, 2018

Beef Stroganoff & Noodles Tossed Salad

Mixed Veggies Dinner Roll

Dessert Iced Tea & Lemonade

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Chicken Tetrazzini Tossed Salad

Glazed Carrots Biscuits Dessert

Iced Tea & Lemonade

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Chicken Pot Pie

Tossed Salad Dessert

Iced Tea & Lemonade

LISTS, LISTS, LISTS!

Below are the names of those who are sponsoring flowers, broadcasts, bells, Wednesday meals and Upper Rooms for the month of February.

PULPIT FLOWERS February 4 Pat Shrader February 11 Dee Smoll February 18 available February 25 Irene Hastings

RADIO BROADCASTS - $100 February 4 available February 11 available February 18 available February 25 available

TOWER BELLS - $75 WEEK OF January 28-Feb 3 Kathie Schlereth February 4-10 available February 11-17 available February 18-24 Kornechuks

MEAL SPONSORSHIPS - $100 February 7 F.I.S.H. Group February 14 available February 21 available February 28 available

UPPER ROOM SPONSOR 2018 Ann Frigon & Pinnacle Financial Group

OBITUARIES

Nadine Petty

Nadine Gresham (Sorensen) Petty born at the family home near Karval, Colorado by her grandmother, to Carl and Lela (Gresham) Sorensen the fourth of six children, a brother Carl and sisters Ethel, Bernice, Lucille and Carolyn.

She passed away peacefully on December 18, 2017 at New Dawn Memory Care in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Nadine attended grade school at Green Knoll and Blue Cliff and attended high school in Karval, graduating in May of 1945.

She married Arthur (A.T.) Petty Jr. on November 23, 1946 in Ordway, Colorado. Born to this union was a son Floyd and daughters; Shirley and Lois.

Nadine was a homemaker, raised a big garden and canned the produce, and she would help with the farming whenever needed.

She moved with her husband to North Platte, Nebraska, in the fall of 1975, then in January of 1978 to Dodge City, Kansas, where her husband’s work took them.

She was a member of the Blue Cliff Methodist Church, the First United Methodist Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1714 both of Dodge City, Kansas and for a few years was a member of the Kansas Genealogical Society of Dodge City, Kansas. Nadine loved her family and being a helpmate to her husband Arthur.

Nadine loved to play cards, work crosswords and word search puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Petty; parents Carl and Lela Sorensen; siblings; Ethel Stogsdill, Carl Sorensen, Bernice Kravig and Carolyn Whisman.

Nadine is survived by three children; Floyd (Eileen) Petty, Shirley Chesterman and Lois (Tom) Crandall, three grandchildren; Deann (Petty) Barnett, Adam Chesterman and Natalie (Crandall) Jensen. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Joshua and Brenna Barnett, one sister Lucille Ansley and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A service was held for Nadine on December 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Day Church of the Nazarene in Karval, Colorado. Address for New Day Church of the Nazarene is 28965 County Rd S, in Karval Colorado. Burial followed at the Karval Community Cemetery in Karval Colorado.

Memorials are suggested to the charity of donor’s choice.

Ken Strobel

Dodge City - Ken William Strobel, 78, died January 13, 2018 in Dodge City. He was born on September 11, 1939 at Trinity Hospital in Dodge City, the son of William H. and Marie D. (Phillips) Strobel.

Ken was seven years old when the family moved to Great Bend. He married Carol Kaiser of Great Bend on August 29, 1959.

After graduating from Great Bend High School in 1958, he attended Southwestern College in Winfield for three years and then Wichita State University for one year where he earned a degree in 1962. In 1965, he graduated from Washburn Law School in Topeka, and was part of the first class to receive a Juris Doctorate degree. Following law school, he joined Williams, Larson and Voss Law Firm in Dodge City where he practiced law for forty-three years. At the age of 68, he assumed the dual role of city manager/legal counsel of the City of Dodge City.

Ken was active in the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as president and vice-president and many years as one of the board of directors. He was a member and chairman of Ford County/Dodge City Development Corporation Board of Directors. Ken played a pivotal role in bringing essential air service to southwest Kansas. Other organizations where he held leadership positions include the Trinity Association; Dodge City Public Library Board; the Red Cross Board and American Heart Association; Boot Hill Board of Directors; Dodge City Athletics; Kansas West Conference Health Ministry Board; the Mental Health Association; state and local legal groups; and the Kansas State School Board Association and was a founding member of Dodge City’s Optimist Club. He was an active member of the Dodge City First United Methodist Church and Keystone Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Carol; four sons, T. Craig Strobel and wife Ann and daughters, Roseanne and husband Leon, and their daughter Raelynn, Jenna and Kaylee of New Port Richey, Florida; Christopher S. Strobel and wife Janelle and sons, Tasker and Spencer of Avon, Indiana; Wm. Connan Strobel and wife Robin and daughters Jaden and husband Justin, Taryn, Brooklyn, and son Daxton of Andover; Geo. Corbin Strobel and wife Emily and daughters, Peyton and Maggie of Hutchinson, Kansas; and one daughter, Kendall C. Hackerott and her husband Kevin and their daughters, Kennedy, Kade and Karsyn of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cortes Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. John Strobel.

Funeral service was held at the First United Methodist Church in Dodge City on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Jerre Nolte presiding. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Memorials are suggested to the Keystone Sunday School Class of the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Lent 2018

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten Journey to Easter. Ash Wednesday is

Wednesday, February 14, 2018. On this day, there are three different times for

you to come to the Church Sanctuary to begin your Lenten Journey: 12:00 noon,

5:00 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. The services are identical and are approximately 25

minutes in length. They conclude with the impositions of ashes on the forehead of

the participant. The ashes are the remnant of last year’s palm branches.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is, Sunday, March 25, 2018. The children of the Church will

participate in a festive procession at all three worship services as they wave their

palm branches re-enacting the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Maundy-Thursday

Maundy-Thursday is, Thursday, March 29, 2018. Modern day faithful

disciples of Christ are invited to share the holy meal of the Sacrament of Holy

Communion in a re-enactment of the Upper Room in the Church Library, as

twelve disciples gather at a time. Sign-up sheets will be available several weeks

preceding this sacred experience. Seating’s will be held on the half-hour beginning

at 5:30 p.m. all the way through 8:00 p.m.

Good Friday

Good Friday is, Friday, March 30, 2018. In a very special evening, the

Sanctuary Choir will share “The Seven Last Words” written by Theodore

Dubois. This moment will be open to the public in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m.

Easter

Easter Sunday is, Sunday, April 1, 2018. Special Easter morning celebrations

are being planned at: 7:30 a.m. for a special Sunrise Service in the Sanctuary, at

8:55 a.m. for a traditional worship service with special musicians, at 11:00 a.m. in

the Fellowship Hall with the Contemporary Praise Band, and at 11:00 a.m. in the

Chapel for a Spanish speaking service full of music and celebration.

The Church’s Vital Statistics Date Worship

Attendance

Last Year

Worship

Attendance

Sunday

School

Last Year

Sunday

School

Giving Last Year

Giving

12/24 186 198 NA NA 7,576 9,232

12/31 92 --- NA NA 9,955 ---

YTD 14,234 13,736 4,315 4,226 480,398 500,480

YTD AVG

269 264 88 86

Ministry & Mission Giving

PAID IN FULL

The Church’s Vital Statistics

Date Worship

Attendance

Last Year

Worship

Attendance

Sunday

School

Last Year

Sunday

School

Giving Last Year

Giving

1/1

--- 105 NA NA 7,045 ---

1/7

225 262 71 95 9,971 19,844

1/14

295 CLOSED 85 CLOSED 9,611 CLOSED

YTD 520 367 156 95 26,267 19,844

YTD AVG

260 184 78 95

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

Patsy Craven

Inez Stoltz

Joyce Crosby

Richard Woodworth

Grace Davis

Noel Ary

Fort Dodge

Vernon Everhart

Minneola

Janet Maurer

Mary Lou Agur

Topeka

Leon Allen

Missouri

Margaret Irons

Reflection Living

Herb & Rowena

White

Barbara Meanor

Manor of the Plains

Dora Lee Starks

Irene Hastings

Norma Schoen

Dot Myers

Marie Grover

Virginia Orrison

Brookdale

Terry & Anita

Williams

Ardis & Ernie

Lehmkuhler

Kenneth Stephenson

Sun Porch

Dorothy Huck

Edna Maley

Linda Mahieu

Alice Kolsky

Garden City

Marjory Howarter

Hutchinson

Madelene Leonard

Arizona

Donna Kline

First United Methodist Church Non-Profit Organization

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Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Dodge City, Kansas 67801

(620) 227-8181

February 2018

Change Service Request

OUR MINISTRY and MISSON GIVING

Great churches. Great leaders. Great disciples. Transforming the world.

Each church within the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church is asked each year to support

the ministry of the United Methodist Church through our Ministry and Mission fund. For 2018, that

“apportionment” for First United Methodist Church of Dodge City is $67,706.

As United Methodists, each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of

Jesus Christ. Through our faithful participation of paying our Ministry and Mission

askings, we put our faith into action, we live out John Wesley’s call, to “live out our faith

by doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all people”

Watch for More Information Here Each Month!

Your Lay Member to Annual Conference: Mike Morrison