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NOVEMBER 2018 Messenger - page 1
The Messenger NOVEMBER 2018
A monthly publication
from First United Methodist
Church of Boone.
In this issue…
From the Pastor 1
Worship Volunteers 2
Rummage Sale Thanks 2
United Methodist Women 3
Thanksgiving Dinner 4
Coming Up 4
Habitat Event at FUMC 4
This and That 5
Budget Report 6
Calendar 7
Coffee Fellowship 7
Schedule
First UMC - Boone 703 Arden Street PO Box 206 Boone, Iowa 50036 515-432-4660 www.boonefumc.com
The mission of the Boone First United Methodist Church is to glorify God by nurturing disciples to
live and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Hatch ‘em - Match ‘em
& Dispatch ‘em
There is a time for everything, a season for
every activity under heaven. ...God has made everything beautiful for its own time.
—Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11
In a week or two, the leaves will all be gone. The trees will be bare. Au-tumn will have vanished and winter will have descended. Cold will have conquered.
So much of our culture...and our modern marketing...is focused on the vibrancy of youth. Even when the reality of aging knocks on our door, we seek to put it off, or pre-tend it is not there. We cover it up. We deny it. We nip, tuck, and stretch it away. BUT MOST OF ALL...we hang on to the illusions of our own youth...of what used to be. And before you know it...autumn vanishes and winter descends.
I’ve received a couple “wake-up” calls recently...
—Like many of you, I got my photo taken for the new church directory. My response to seeing it, perhaps like some of you as well, was...Wow! When did I get so “seasoned”!
—I look in the mirror, and instead of seeing hairs that have always been brown, I see some lighter shades of brown (OK...shades of gray!).
—Some aches and pains...that used to go away...have taken up permanent residence.
Guess What?...
...AUTUMN IS COMING!
The vivid colors of autumn always impress me...and it seems to me, that much of our life’s color and vibrancy can be found in the autumn of life...
—Kids grow up and move out.
—Opportunities for deeper relationships with our spouse and friends are present.
—All those years of experience and faithfulness open the door for greater degrees of wisdom, influence, and contribution.
—Moving past the illusions of “what used to be”...maybe we grow into a greater reflection of what God “wants us to be”.
We can’t prevent our aging any more than we can prevent the colored leaves from letting go of the autumn trees. We can, however, color our lives in vibrant ways as we let God’s glory show forth in the changes of life...and the commitment to be alive to that glory, no matter what season it is.
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity
under heaven. ...God has made everything
beautiful For it’s own time.
—Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 Blessings...Pastor Doug
From the Pastor…
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First UMC
SEPTEMBER Worship Participants
Ushers Nov. 4: Lee Lingren & Gene Stewart Darrell Erickson & Tim Hooper
Nov. 11: John & Sharon Pohl Chuck & Caryl Erickson Nov. 18: Bruce & Mary Anderson
Paul & Linda Millis Nov. 25: Todd & Bobi Treganza Fred & Jacquie Grow
Greeters Nov. 4: Jeff & Ammie Dighton Nov. 11: David & Garlyn Saupe Nov. 18: Erva Lu Hutchings & Kio Dettman Nov. 25: Verla Morgan & Phyllis Schultz
Acolytes Nov. 4: Braeden Majors
Nov. 11: Haley & McGuire Bryant
Nov. 18: D. J. Dill
Nov. 25: Jentry Schoff
Power Point Nov. 4: Martha Hilsabeck (9:00) Chris Shannon (11:15)
Nov. 11: Linda Millis (9:00) Chris Shannon (11:15)
Nov. 18: Joey Hutchings (9:00) Chris Shannon (11:15)
Nov. 25: Laura Mehlhaus (9:00) Chris Shannon (11:15)
Nursery Nov. 4: Summer Crocheck & Jentry Schoff
Nov. 11: Ally Burke & Jentry Schoff
Nov. 18: Jaxon & Jentry Schoff
Nov. 25: Maci Mosher & Jentry Schoff
Sound Tech Nov. 4: Glenn Peterson
Nov. 11: Virgil Hilsabeck
Nov. 18: Gene Stewart
Nov. 25: Mike Cleaveland
CONNECTIONS Are there any questions you have about First UMC in Boone…or United Methodism? Take a peek at these websites…
boonefumc.com…check us out on our website. You will find just about anything you need to know about us. There is also a link to our church Facebook page. We’re here…with Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors. iaumc.org…looking for information concerning the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church? This website provides directories, news and features, and a wealth of information regarding the work, mission & vision of the United Methodist Church.
RUMMAGE SALE
The United Methodist Women want to thank all of you who donated quality and quantity items, gave of your time to work the sale, and to those who shopped. Also, thanks to Donna, our Church Secretary, for designing the poster, and her constant help along the way and to Ben for his help with setting up and tearing down tables, etc. Our gross amount was $4,574.00. This money goes to the UMW Mission Projects which include: Access, Impact, Boone County Cares, Boone County Recovery Services, Salvation Army, Shop with a Cop, Project Save, Boone County Community Services, and Boone Hope Foundation. Also, we will be helping with the Youth Mission Trip next spring along with other church related things. We plan to be back again next year as we are most proud of our church and it’s congregation! Blessings, Flo Nimmo, Connie Cross, Karen Johnson, and Jean Tronick
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United Methodist Women Calendar NOVEMBER, 2018
Refrigerator and Freezer Cleaning: MARTHA CIRCLE —November 7 ~ Executive Board 10:30—Parlor
GUEST DAY POTLUCK at NOON—Fellowship Hall
Bring a dish to share
Program: Speaker from Bidwell Riverside
Bring personal hygiene items and plastic grocery bags for Bidwell Riverside
—November 14 ~ Circle Day
Eve Circle 9:15 am—Wesley Room
Leah Circle 9:15 am at Ellen Weaver’s - 1322 Southview Court
—November 15 ~
Dorcas Circle 1:30 pm—Wesley Room
Martha Circle 7:00 pm Parlor
For additional information contact your
Circle Chairperson or one of the following...
—Jan Carpenter 432-3423
—Church Office 432-4660
...or see the Bulletin Board outside Fellowship Hall
This year the United Methodist Women presented Special Mission Pins to Jodie Cue, Sherri Dighton, and Pete Nelson. Congratulations to these folks who have worked so hard to further God’s mission in our church and community.
Guest Day ~ The United Methodist Women will have Guest Day Potluck at NOON in Fel-lowship Hall on Wednesday, November 7th. Please bring a dish to share. We have invited other churches as our guests for that day. The program will be presented by a representative of Bidwell Riverside in Des Moines. Bidwell Riverside is one of the national missions supported by United Methodist Women. Please bring personal hygiene items and plastic grocery bags to donate as they use them to take items home.
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A Thanksgiving Special Offering will be taken to help support the Habitat for Humanity
local program. This is a Christian housing ministry that has provided efficient, safe,
and affordable homes and critical repairs to low income families. In Boone, Greene,
and Guthrie Counties, 26 families have been assisted with new homes and 28 more
with home repairs since the programs beginning in 1995.
A Christmas Special Offering will be taken to help support the Hawthorn Hill in Des
Moines. Hawthorn Hill’s mission is to establish and operate housing programs for
homeless families with children that help them obtain permanent housing and to
provide services to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency. Their New
Directions Shelter provides shelter and services for approximately 105 to 130
homeless families with children every year.
COMING UP!!
ADVENT CHURCH
DECORATING
The Worship Committee is inviting all church members to join
forces in decorating the church for the Christmas Season. On
Sunday, November 25th, the decorating will begin immediately
following the first service, approximately 10:00 am. If needed,
we will finish it following the second service, approximately
12:15 pm. Many hands will help to complete this project in a
timely fashion.
POINSETTIA ORDERS
It’s time to place your order for poinsettia’s
that will decorate the sanctuary during Advent. The cost is
$9.00 each (same as last year), and the deadline for orders is
Thursday, November 23rd. If you would prefer to give a
monetary donation, it will be designated for the youth mission
trip in the spring. Order forms are in the bulletin or you may
call Donna in the church office at 432-4660.
1st ANNUAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
NATIVITY FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 2, 2018 AT 3:00 PM
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
This event is a fundraiser for Habitat. Nativity Sets will be on display in Fellowship Hall for your viewing pleasure, then a free concert in the sanctuary and a soup supper (free-will offering) followed by a pie auction in Fellowship Hall.
Ways you can help to make this a very special event:
1. If you have a nativity set that you are willing to display, please contact Janell Bloem, First Baptist Church. She can be reached at [email protected] or 515-203-7342.
2. Soup Supper—they need chili and chicken noodle soup (8 gallons each), bags of oyster crackers (3), bars/cakes (12 pans 9x13), plus disposable soup bowls, dessert plates, plastic spoons, napkins, and hot/cold cups for beverages. If you can donate any of these items, please contact Alex Lundberg at [email protected].
3. Jo Howell is organizing a Community Choir to sing. Rehearsals will be on Nov. 12, 19, 26 at 7:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church. If you are interested in singing with the choir, please contact her at [email protected].
Time Schedule:
3:00 View Nativity Scenes—Fellowship Hall
4:00 Christmas Concert—Sanctuary
5:15 Soup Supper & Pie Auction—Fellowship Hall
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2018 Children’s Christmas Program “CHRISTMAS IS ....”!
December 9th at 7:00 pm Put this date on your Calendars
Practice started on Sunday, Oct. 21 for 15 minutes during Sunday school and will continue through December 2. As the perfor-mance date gets closer more time may be needed during Sunday school. They also practiced on Wednesday, October 24 and will continue those practices through December 5. NOTE: there will not be a practice on November 21 due to NO Youth Group that night. We hope ALL Children and Youth can join us! Watch for more details or any changes in the Bulletin and the Fresh Brewed News. Thank You, Jodie Cue and Lois Downs
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2018 THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
First Serving Time — 1:00 a.m.
Second Serving Time — 12:00 p.m.
Carry-Outs Available — 1:00 p.m.
It takes MANY HANDS to bring this event together. If you are available to help in any way please contact Brad Filipiak (515-450-7859) or the church office (515-432-4660
THIS AND THAT!!
UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY
SPECIAL OFFERING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25
YOUR GIFT MATTERS
Your gift supports student scholarships administered by the
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. When you
give, you enrich ministry and help connect students to their
faith.
Pray and seek the Lord about what he would have you give.
CHURCH OFFICE HELP NEEDED
I have two groups of folks that are in need of some additional help.
1. Bulletin Folders - There are 5 groups of three that rotate on Fri-
day mornings at 9:30 to fold the bulletins for Sunday. Currently
I need TWO new people (man or woman) to complete two of
those teams. Also, I need a few as alternates that can be called
if someone can’t make it the day they are scheduled.
2. Office Help - I have a list of ladies that will cover the office when
I go on vacation or for a sick day. That list has had a few that
had to stop helping so I need a few new people to add to that list
so the ones currently on it won’t have to work as often.
If you are willing and available to be added to one or both of these
groups please give me a call at the office 432-4660.
Thanks, Donna
YOUTH & FAMILY SKATING PARTY
All Youth & their Families are invited to a fun afternoon of skating at Ogden Spinning Wheels on Saturday, Nov. 10, from, 2-4 pm paid by the Youth Department. Skate rentals are included, snacks will be provided. If you wish extra treats, you will need to bring your own money. Even if you don’t skate, COME watch and enjoy!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our church plays a very important part to our local food pantry, IMPACT, with our laundry soap and food donations. We also contribute soap to the Boone County Hospital Employee Pantry. Therefore, we will be having MONTHLY set days to give of ourselves.
—LAUNDRY SOAP MINISTRY: Soup Making Party EVERY 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME to come and visit and partake. The fellowship is amazing. The more the merrier, as we can trade places, working smarter not harder!
—FOOD DONATIONS: Pantry donations EVERY 3rd Sunday of each month. You may bring your items to Fellowship Hall and place on the table. This will help fill the pantry before the first of the next month.
Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family
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NOVEMBER 2018 First UMC - Boone
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
ir 1
2 9:00 Exercise Time
9:30 Fold Bulletins
3
39th INGATHERING
Webster City
SET CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR TONIGHT!!
4 Communion Sunday
All Saints Sunday
9:00 Traditional Service 10:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:10 S.S. Pre-K-12th Grade
10:30 Young Adult Class
10:30 Adult Class
11:15 Contemporary Service
5
9:00 Exercise
6:45 Finance, Out-reach, Trustees, Worship
7:45 Adm. Council
6
6:00 Free Clinic
7 9:00 Exercise 10;30 UMW Exect, Board
12:00 UMW Guest Day
2:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Bell Choir
6:00 Youth Group Supper
6:30—7 K-3 grades
6:30-7:30 4-8 grades
6:30-8 9-12 grades
7:00 Chancel Choir
8
5:30 AKTION Club
5:30 Family Nest
9 9:00 Exercise 9:30 Fold Bulletin
10
2-4 pm—Youth & Family Skating at Spinning Wheels
11 Veterans Day
9:00 Traditional Service
10:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:10 S.S. Christmas Practice
10:30 Young Adult Class
10:30 Adult Study Class
11:15 Contemporary Service
12 9:00 Exercise
7:00 Community Choir
Practice in Sanctuary
13 9:30-11:30 PEO-NP
Parlor
5—9 pm TTT making Cheese Balls (kitchen & Fellowship Hall
14 9:00 Exercise
9:15 Eve & Leah Circles
2:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Bell Choir
6:00 Youth Group Supper
6:30—7 K-4 grades
6:30-7:30 5-8 grades
6:30-8 9-12 grades
7:00 Chancel Choir
15
1:30 Dorcas Circle
7:00 Martha Circle
16 9:00 Exercise 9:30 Fold Bulletin
17
18
9:00 Traditional Service
10:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:10 S.S. ~ Pre-K-12th grade
10:30 Young Adult Class
10:30 Adult Study Class
11:15 Contemporary Service
19 9:00 Exercise
7:00 Community Choir Practice in Sanctuary
20 9:30 Fold Bulletins
10:00 Fold
Messengers
6:00 Free Clinic
6:30 TTT—Parlor
21 9:00 Exercise
2:00 Staff Meeting
6 :00 Bell Choir
6:00 Youth Group Supper
NO YOUTH GROUP
7:00 Chancel Choir
22 OFFICE
CLOSED
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
COMMUNITY DINNER
1st Serving 11:00 am
2nd Serving 12:00 pm
Carry-Out 1:00 pm
23
OFFICE CLOSED
24
25 UNITED METHODIST
STUDENT DAY
9:00 Traditional Service
10:00 Coffee Fellowship
10:10 S.S. ~ Pre-K-12th grade
10:30 Young Adult Class
10:30 Adult Study Class
11:15 Contemporary Service
26 9:00 Exercise
7:00 Community Choir
Practice in Sanctuary
7:00 SPRC Meeting
27 28 9:00 Exercise 2:00 Staff Meeting
6:00 Bell Choir
6:00 Youth Group Supper
6:30—7 K-4 grades
6:30-7:30 5-8 grades
6:30-8 9-12 grades
7:00 Chancel Choir
29 Downtown Boone
Christmas Parade
30 9:00 Exercise
9:30 Fold Bulletins
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE 2018
January – Admin. Council April – United Meth. Men July – Choir October – SPRC
February – Worship May – United Meth. Women August – Trustees November – Taylor Estate
March – Health Ministry June – Outreach September – Finance December – Memorial
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