lpumc news & views-march 2011

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Wilder View 3

Good Sense 5

Check It Out 8

Earth Care Column 8

Calendar 11

March 12

UMWs Corned Beef

& Cabbage Dinner

March 13

Breakfast served

by U.M. Men

March 20

WCDANS

Bagel Breakfast

March 25

Pre-School Trivia Night

& Auction at

Electricians Hall

March 27

Breakfast served

by U.M. Men

April 10

Celebration of Life &

Health for Catembe

April 15 & 16

UMW Book Fair

In This Issue

A church without walls, creating a visible sign of Christs presence in our urban community and beyond

News & ViewsA monthly publication of Lafayette Park United Methodist Church March 2011

Lafayette Park United Methodist Church 2300 Lafayette Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104 314-771-9214

Happenings atLPUMC Our Lenten Journey...

. . .began officially with Ash Wednesday. For many of us it began a

week earlier with the "All Church" Book Study. The book titled

"CHANGE the WORLD, Recovering the MESSAGE and MISSION of JE-

SUS", is written by Mike Slaughter, the Methodist Pastor of Ginghamsburg

UMC in Tipp City, Ohio. The book studies are being held at various times

and places thoughout the week. The seven week process will conclude

with the eighth meeting being held for all participants to share together

their experiences. Past study groups have been rich growth experiences formany, developing a stronger sense of community in the process. It's not

too late to join a study group, just call the office to obtain a book and for

available times and locations. 314/771-9214.

The Sunday Study Group Pictured counterclockwise from front center: Becky Mueller,Russ Orf, Kirby Greene, Sue Meyers, Daron Smith, Brenda Deertz, Debra Crowe, and

Chris Finley.


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Church Office HoursMonday - Friday

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.314-771-9214

PastorRev. Kathleen Wilder

[email protected]

Church Secretary

Maria LawrenceM-F 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 [email protected]

Newsletter EditorElena Greene

[email protected]

Newsgrouphttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/lpumc

WebMasterChris Finley

[email protected]

Preschool DirectorEdna Coleman

[email protected]

Youth DirectorTBD

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Elena Greene

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Please join us as we welcome Crista

Olson to the staff of LPUMC.

Crista is our new child care worker

who will provide care to our children

during Sunday Worship service and

during our after service fellowship.

From the Editor...From the Editor...From the Editor...From the Editor...

Hi Everyone.

After the May edition of the News & Views newsletter I will no

longer be able to serve as editor. This summer is

a very busy and exciting time for me because I

will be going to Switzerland in June with the Girl

scouts and then teaching some circus classes at

City Museum. When summer ends I will begin

an upper level high school course load.

I want to thank Pastor Kathleen for giving me the

opportunity to serve as editor for the news letter. Id also like to

thank all those who helped me in so many ways, provided articles,

proof reading and production.. It has been a great experience for

me.

If there is someone who would like to serve as editor please let me

and Pastor Kathleen know as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Elena Greene

Editor

Welcome Christa OlsonWelcome Christa OlsonWelcome Christa OlsonWelcome Christa Olson


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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!


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From The Wilder View . . .Often I hear people saying, I hate change, why cant people just leave things as they are? Or theold classic, If it aint broke, dont fix it. It just seems as though just when things are getting rollingalong, something comes along to make it change.

However, the interesting thing about change is that many times we (with great joy) make choices thatmake changes. For instance, when you make a commitment to love another person and share a life andhome with themOr when you decide to conceive, or adopt, or even mentor a child. When you accepta promotion or take on another job. All of these are major changes and in most cases, we greet thesechanges with excitement, joy, and hope. Dan and Chip Heath point out in their bookSwitch, that whilewe have generally negative feelings towards changes, if we understand the reason and the purpose be-hind a change we can embrace the change and change can become a very positive experience.

During Lent, many of us are reading (in small groups) a book called, Changing the World, Recover-ing the Message and Mission of Jesus. This book invites us to look at the ways we are currently beingchurch in our community, and to consider changes. Changes in the ways we are church; changes thatmight make our church more relevant to both our personal spiritual needs and the needs of our commu-nity. Some of the first groups have already met as I am writing this article and I am excited to hearabout the energy that is coming from the discussions. If you are not already reading the book or are notsigned up for a group, there is still time to participate. I invite you to take a journey with us this Lent tosee how we can change our world for Gods glory. I invite you to read the book or the study guides, andto talk with those around you, or give me a call and share your ideas. Books are available at the com-munion rail. Please consider joining us.

I am hopeful that this Lenten season will be a time in which we can reflect and dream about what

God would have us do to make St. Louis a city that is known for the mighty works that God is doing inour midst. I am hopeful that we will find ways that we can make subtle changes that will enhance ourpersonal relationship with God and each other. God truly is doing great and amazing things in ourmidst.Blessings on the journey.~Pastor Kathleen

Thank you to those who participated in the work day at the church! The sanctuary is much morewelcoming.

Thank you to Mike Owens and Bob Beane for all their work on the electricity to help bring power tothe family welcome center and added power to the sound room.

Thank you to Bill Byrd for coordinating enhancements to the sound system.

Thank you to those who are leading the small group Lenten studies. I am excited about the conver-sations that are being stimulated by your groups.

Thank you to Sue Meyers for coordinating the worship schedule and caring for the behind the scenesneeds of worship.

Thank you to those who are planning our Catembe Net celebration on April 10.


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Hammers, drills, glass points, ladders, screws and screw drivers wereonly just a few of the tools used on Saturday, Feb. 19th at the church.Several of our church family met at 8:30am and worked until afterNoon to complete various projects.

Organized by the Trustee Committee, the projects might seemdiverse, but they all result in one thing making our space more en-

joyable and meeting the needs of current and future members. Three smaller pro-jects took much of the time of several volunteers;. repairing a half dozen pews,replacing the glass in the doors to the Family Welcome Center and replacing as many light bulbsinside and out as possible. Take a drive down Lafayette any evening and see that all ofthe portico lighting is now operational again; bulbs replaced and lens were cleaned.

One thing that has been happening with the lighting over the past few months is that

all of the florescent lighting in the coves have been replaced with CFL bulbs. This al-lows us to have different lighting options using single bulbs. A great thing that was

found were mirrors in the cove lighting, which originally reflected the light. This work-day included the start of cleaning many of these mirrors. Look around each Sunday tovisually see the progress. Youll notice the cove lighting will be getting brighter andbrighter.

The sound project is being completed in phases. Weve completed phase one andmoving into phase two. Phase one included the installation of a speaker in the Family

Welcome Center. Just ask any of the mothers of young children about the speaker.The largest project for this workday was the rebuild of the sound booth; this is one of

the major parts of phase two. Thanks to most who were there, the sound booth now hasnew framework and counter, making the use of the sound booth easier and more effi-cient. With a taller/longer counter the space can be better organized for use by more than

just one person. While there are still a few things to complete on the sound booth, thelargest part of the work has been completed. Give us another month or so once we arecomplete and an announcement will be made to have an open house for the sound booth.



Just in time for your Spring Planting!!Order your Bulbs and Root Stock NOW!

Dont have a Green Thumb? Give the Bulbs as a gift! Or Make adonation directly to the Stained Glass Window Fund! Just note WindowFund in the memo line of you check and drop it in the collection basket.

Help make

our fundraiser

A Blooming Success!

All Sales Benefitthe Stained GlassWindow Fund!

Pick up an order form at church to share with friends & familyor go to this link to order:

http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/campaign?campaign_id=4616

Workday of Diversity by Bill Byrd


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Good Sense Financial CornerBy Bethany Spaulding, C.P.A., C.M.A., C.C.S.A., C.R.P.

and the person who asks for something and doubts will not receive that which was requested.Proverbs 18:21 (Message and NKJ versions)Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruityou choose.Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

James 1:5-8 (The Message)If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help,and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a sec-ond thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don'tthink you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping allyour options open.

Let's say that I prayed and thanked God for providing the money to make a mortgage payment onMonday. If on Wednesday I say to a friend, I just don't know how I'm going to pay the mortgage, Iam acting out doubt - worrying my prayer. I would act out faith and boldness by instead saying,God supplies all my needs and I am so grateful that God is going to provide the money for mymortgage payment! That statement is based on a scripture (Phil. 4:19) and is consistent with what Ijust prayed and believed God for in faith.

How do you speak what God says about your finances? It naturally comes from the overflow ofyour heart.Matthew 12:34 (Amplified Bible) ...for out of the fullness (the overflow, the superabun-dance) of the heart the mouth speaks.

How do you get what God says in your heart? You read, think about and talk about what God saysto you in the Bible.

Romans 10:17 (Todays NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, andthe message is heard through the word about Christ.

Deuteronomy 30:14-15 (Todays NIV) No, the word is very near you; it is in yourmouthand in your heart so you may obey it. I set before you today life and prosperity, death anddestruction.

You can hear the Word of God in many ways a sermon, reading our Bibles, studying the Bible withothers, listening to the Bible on tape, listening to praise music based on scripture, etc. It's up to eachof us to ensure that our hearts overflow with God's Word about our finances and our lives, so muchso that we carry it into our conversations.

Does it Matter What You Say?Why would you want to say what God says about your finances instead of talkingabout the problems you face? Because death and life are in the power of the tongue,


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1, 2, 3 Countdown to the Last One!

We are down to number three of the BIG stained glass windows in our Sanctuary. Over one hundredyears ago the purchase and installation of our big windows might seem a small amount by todays dol-

lars. However, if those who were doing the fundrais-ing and making decisions on what went into the newbuilding knew the cost of restoring the windows, theywould probably not be happy.

Historic restoration is not cheap, however, restoringarchitecture has great value. Our windows bring a lotof fame to our church. Additionally, many guest wed-dings specifically mention the windows as one of the

factors in their choice to be married in our sanctuary.The first two windows (North and West) have beenrestored over the past 10 years, with a cost of each be-ing $ 30-50K.

We are at the turning point for the window on the east. Take a close look at the window the next timeyou are in the sanctuary. The wood (as shown in the picture) is rotting and no longer stable. The esti-mated cost for the window restoration is $ 40-60K. While this soundslike a lot of money, our church family has come to the financial aid ofthe church. There will be various fundraisers to support the work onthe window, but we need each of you! Whether you feel led to make adirect donation to the window (please mark the memo line of your

check as such), participate in fundraisers, or organize and run a fund-raiser it will take everyone of us to make this dream happen.

The first fundraiser is through Flower Power We receive 50% of anysales. This can be a small amount or large amount. Buy your springblubs now, or be a salesman. Email the link to everyone you know.Flower bulbs isnt just a local fundraiser. This is a national fundraiser.People can buy on the LPUMC link from FL to Maine, Minnesota toTexas, Washington state to the southern tip of California and anywherebetween. Know someone in Hawaii or Alaska? Have them checktheir zone, they might be able to plant and have beautiful flowers.

Put your thinking caps on! Its up to us to make sure our historic building remains in good repair. Imsure each of you are proud of our building, just as you are proud of your own home. This is Godshouse, lets treat it as our own! Article submitted by Bill Byrd


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Reconciling Ministries Workshop

Participating were member of five area Methodist Church

families.

Laura Rossbert iinspires our group.

On Sunday March 6, members of fivearea Methodist church families gatheredhere in Fellowship Hall for RMSs in-structional workshop titled, Called toWitness Campaign; Believe Out Loud

Together. There was a good mix ofLBGT and straight participants

Laura Rossbert, a Called to Witness Con-sultant, did an incredible job of condens-ing a much longer seminar into just threehours. She presented a brief history ofThe Campaigns history, methods andgoals, and spoke to the state of the An-nual Conference.In addition, a number of informationalhandouts were made available.

RMN MISSION STATEMENT: Reconciling MinistriesNetwork is a national grassroots organizationthat exists to enable full participation of people ofall sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of theUnited Methodist Church, both in policy and practice.

In small group settings we were asked toshare, critique and refine our own stories. Itwas pointed out that sharing our own stories

is crucial to promoting understanding withinthe larger church. It puts a face on who we areand expresses our right and longing to be in-cluded in Jesus family of fellow believers.

The work of this group should be a priorityof all believers. It is, after all, a matter of So-cial Justice. The witness of a non-LGBTcan be very important for church family tohear.

The group was challenged to be as activeas possible in advancing the cause of inclusiv-ity within the Methodist Church, to do what

we could to influence Conference representatives and in general Believe Out Loud Together.For more information on the workshop contact one of the participants pictured above OR

go to Reconciling Ministries Network s website: www.rmnetwork.org


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Ministry Teams at Lafayette Park UMC

AdministrativeChurch Council: Daron SmithBoard of Trustees: Steve CoffeyPublicity: Debra CroweFinance: Bethany Spaulding

Treasurer: Ross RotherhamFinan. Secretary: Maria LawrenceLay Leadership: Sharon DomkeParish Relations: Nancy Thuer

ProgramYouth Ministries: TBDEducation: Cindy PillowOutreach: Robin and Eric MerleMissions: Nancy Thuer; Larry Heugatter

Worship: Jeff Jensen; Sue MeyersMembership: Bill ByrdStewardship: TBDMusic: Kourtney StradePreschool Liaison: Cindy Pillow

OtherConference Lay Member: TBDUnited Methodist Women: Jeris BeaneHistorian: Tom KeayWills and Memorials: Larry Heugatter

Wedding Coordinator: Lynne Keay



CHECK IT OUT!Breakfast served by the U.M.Men2nd and 4th SundaysBefore Worship ServiceWebsite UpdateContinue to look for updates on thewebsite. Checkout the Yahoo photo

pages. Comments? Contact ChrisFinley at [email protected] and Toner Cartridges and CellPhones for Recycling - Dont forget tobring these items to the church of-fice! This helps our environmentalfundraiser.

Aluminum cans for Recycling Lookfor can collection bin in the park-ing lot.

Simple FundraisersSchnucks eScrip Card1. Pick up a Schnucks eScripCommunity Card at a Schnucks Ser-vice Desk or LPUMC office.2. Register the Card.

3. Show the Card at Checkout.

Macys Fundraising CardRegister your Macys card at

The Bush-era law, called the En-

ergy Independence and Security

Act, set energy-efficiency stan-

dards for light bulbs that willcome fully into effect in 2012. The

law will require light bulbs to use

25-30 percent less power than in-

candescents use today.

Its a mandate that will quickly

slash residential and commercial

energy use, lowering the nations

carbon footprint and utility bills at

the same time.

For consumers, the biggest deter-

rent to choosing CFLs and LEDs is

the initial cost. Yet although CFLs

and LEDs cost more initially, over

time they can save you hundreds of

dollars in reduced energy costs.This is one case where being good

stewards of the environment also

makes you a good financial steward.

The incandescent bulb hasnt

changed much since Thomas Edi-

son patented it in 1879. More

than one hundred years later, the

familiar bulbs still push electric-

ity through a wire filament and

still waste a whole lot of energy.

Ninety percent of the energy

pumped through an incandescent

light bulb is wasted as heat; thats

why traditional bulbs are so hotto the touch. However, thanks to

a piece of 2007 legislation, tradi-

tional incandescent bulbs will

soon become a thing of the past.

Earth Care: The Christian Challenge of Caring for the Earth


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This

Years Theme:Fairy TalesPRIZE for BestThemed Table!!



Planning A Celebration of Life and Healthfor Catembe

Bev ONeal leads a group of vol-

unteers in preparing for the April

10th festivities for the hugely suc-

cessful Nets for Catembe Fund-

raiser.

Plans include a Special Worship

Service with the celebration con-

tinuing in fellowship hall. Look for

delightfully different treats & fes-

tive decorations. You dont want

to miss it!!

LAFAYETTE PARK UMC PRESCHOOLS

ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHTAND SILENT AUCTION IS COMING!

Saturday, March 26, 20llstarts at 7:00 p.m.

Check out our New space!

IBEW Electricians Hall5850 Elizabeth Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

(Just east of Hampton Avenue and 1 block south of I 44)

Reservations being taken NOW

for tables of 8 10 players - cost is $15.00 per person.The preschool is looking for donations of prizes for door prizes as well as

items to be included in the Silent Auction. If you have something to donate,please speak with Edna Coleman. Edna may be reached by email, as well, [email protected].

Counter clockwise from front center: Jo Cannon, Laurie Hauber,Brenda Cook, Bev, Marilyn Bennett and Bill Byrd


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Sorry, if we missedit...If you know of someone whose

Birthday or Anniversary missedthe listPlease let us know so wedont miss you next year.

Happy & Congratsanyway!

Happy Birthda

MARCH

Daron Smith (1)

Dennis Brockman (5)

Tom Keay (18)

Patty Cannon (19)

Sue ONeal (26)

Ann Schneider (28)

Jacob Cannon (31)

CORNED BEEFAND

CABBAGE DINNERSaturday

MARCH 13th

Menu:Corned Beef (or Roast Beef)

Green Beans

Roasted Potatoes

Desserts

Beverages: Coffee, Tea

Cost: $7 Adults,$2.50 Children under age 12

Carry-outs Available

U.M.W. Re$ale BoutiqueOPEN

During this Event

Join usMARCH 20th

For Our

A Bagel BreakfastAfter Worship Service

In Fellowship HallHosted by the WCDANS

1221 Locust St. St. Louis(At Locust and 13th)

For more information, contact:Bethany Spaulding at

[email protected] Vicki Dimmich at

[email protected].

WOMENS LUNCH

MARCH 23Sen Thai Asian Bistro

11:30 a.m.


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CalendarMarch 12 Corned Beef & Cabbage

Dinner, Noon 7 p.m.

March 13 Breakfast served 8:159 amby U.M. Men

March 20 WCDANS Bagel Breakfast

March 25 Pre-School Trivia Night

Electricians Hall -7:00 pm

March 27 Breakfast served by U.M. Men

8:15 9 am

April 10 Breakfast served by U.M. Men

8-15 9 am

April 10 Celebration of Life & Health for

Catembe in Fellowshhip Hall

following Worship Service

April 15/16 U.M.W. Book Fair,

Fri. 8-3 pm & Sat. 8-noonApril 24 Breakfast served by U.M. Men

8:15 9 am

Scriptures for

March

MARCH COVENANT PARTNERS

March 6St. Lukes - Rev. Ann B. MowerySt. Marks - Rev. John M. Gregory

March 13Salem-In-Ballwin - Rev. Suzanne L. Lyons

Salem-In-Ladue - Rev. David W. KerrMarch 20

Samaritan - Rev. Nora S. JonesShaw Avenue, New Church Start - Rev. Keith

ScarboroughMarch 27

The Connection/New Covenant - Rev. TishGreen

The Gathering - Rev. Matthew T. Miofsky

EDITOR WANTEDfor our Newsletter the

News & ViewsTo start with the June edition.

Contact Pastor Kathleen

Gateway Central District presents an Advanced

LAY SPEAKER TRAINING

Saturday & Sunday, April 2 and 3Webster Hills UMC.

For more information and to register, go to(www.gatewaydistricts.org) and click on GC LaySpeaker Tng in the Calendar section on the right sideof the home page.

The course, taught by Bill Ward is titled

Grow Spiritually through Daily DisciplineCourse fee is $20.00.

March 6Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 99 (UMH 819)2 Peter 1:16-21Matthew 17:1-9

March 13

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7Psalm 32 (UMH 766)

Romans 5:12-19Matthew 4:1-11

March 20Genesis 12:1-4a

Psalm 121 (UMH 844)Romans 4:1-5,13-17

John 3:1-17

March 27

Exodus 17:1-7Psalm 95 (UMH 814)

Romans 5:1-11John 4:5-42


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Save these Dates

March 12 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner.Noon - 7 p.m.

March 13 & 27 Breakfast by U.M. Men,8:15 9 am

March 20 - Bagel Breakfastin Fellowship Hall

March 25 - Pre-school Trivia & Auction@ Electricians Hall

March 27 & April 10 Breakfast by U.M. Men, 8:15 9 am

April 10 Celebration of Life & Health for Catembe

in Fellowship Hall following Worship Service

April 15/16 U.M.W. Book Fair, Fri. 8-3 pm & Sat. 8-noon

If you are HIV+ or have AIDS,or are the friend or loved one

of a person who is HIV+ or has AIDS,you ARE welcome at LPUMC!

RMN MISSION STATEMENT:Reconciling Ministries Network is a national grassroots organization

that exists to enable full participation of people ofall sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the

United Methodist Church, both in policy and practice.

News & ViewsLafayette Park United Methodist ChurchA VISIBLE SIGN OF CHRISTS PRESENCE IN OUR URBAN

COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

Join us each Sunday

9:30am Worship Service

10:30am Fellowship Hour in

As a people of faith, we recognize the diversity ofpeople created in the image of God.

We welcome to this congregation, people of any age, gender, race,ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, health status

and any element of humanity created by God.

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