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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3

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Payson United Methodist Church

Mission Statement : An Open Community Receiving and Sharing Christ ’ s Love

Love Like Jesus

Lay Leader’s Corner

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UMW News 3

Missions and Outreach

Birthday’s & Anniversaries

4, 5, & 6

SPRC & Leader- ship Training

Adult Bible Study umcmarket.org

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Parish Nurse 8

Worship & Praise 9

Themes, Scriptures, Prayers & Sermons

What’s the Pastor Reading Now?

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March Servants Pray for Churches Lay Servant Tng

Schedule

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Calendar 15

Hospitality & Connection Cards

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Inside this issue:

I am surprised from time to time, by the number of people in church who don’t want to attend Bible stud-ies because they

don’t understand the Bible. It is a privilege to get to study; perhaps be-cause we all grew up attending school, we take it for granted. God calls us into relationship with him and with others, and he nurtures that relationship through the Bible. When we think about God, we are “doing theology.” Theology is what we be-lieve we understand about God. How we teach what we believe about God is called doctrine. An example of the difference is that we believe that Je-sus was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days. Because of this we celebrate the season of Lent. If you look in the Bible, you will not find Lent men-tioned anywhere, and there are a number of churches today that do not celebrate Lent or even Ash Wednes-day (which is not mentioned in the Bible either). We continue this prac-tice, though, as a means of teaching people in our church about what the Bible has to say to us today.

Lent is an important season. We have various opportunities to examine God’s sacrifice for us. The ancient symbol of repentance was to cover oneself in ash and dress in sackcloth. Today we get a smudge of ash on our foreheads to represent the confession

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of our sinful state and willingness to be changed by God’s grace. We always begin Lent on Ash Wednesday by reading from Joel 2, which begins, “1Blow a trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm on My holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, For the day of the LORD is com-ing; Surely it is near,” (NAS). We hear that God is coming and that we should be anx-ious for that. As we progress through Lent, we begin to read about Jesus’ Passion – his suffering in the scourge and crucifixion. Lent concludes on Holy Saturday, the day after Good Friday, with Jesus in the tomb. God’s suffering is complete; Jesus has left the trials of this world behind. We look for-ward through Lent to a transformed life with a risen God. Lent helps us take a look at our own lives to see what we might leave behind.

One of the T-shirt sayings I was recently reminded of reads, “Don’t do anything that makes your Pastor have to lie at your funer-al.” For most of us there are many things in life we would prefer be forgotten or that we regret having done. We cannot go back and undo any of those things. There is a story of an educator who uses a $20 bill to show how life affects us. The educator shows a crisp, new $20 bill, then wads it up and drops it on the floor. After stepping on it once or twice, the educator picks the money up and carefully unfolds it. Each crease from it being wadded up and the dirt from the shoe and floor are visible, even after the teacher smooths it against the edge of a desk. This lesson teaches two points. First, the things that occur to us in life leave their marks, even if we cannot point to exactly what caused them. Second, despite all that

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Lay Leader’s Corner

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March is the month we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. I've heard if you have any Irish in your family tree you are suppose to wear something green, if you don't have even a little bit of Irish, you are suppose to wear orange. I was always told I had some Irish. Well, I have been working on my family tree and discovered that my great, great, grandfather and grandmother on my mother's side came directly from Killinkere, Cavan, Ireland. So I can wear the green! The following are a few "facts" I dug up from the internet about St. Patrick from a site on Irish genealogy:

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, lived a similar life and performed a similar function, only on a smaller scale, during the early 5th century in bringing Christianity to Ireland that Paul did after Jesus' death and resur-rection in helping to make sure that Jesus' teachings survived and spread by establishing the original Christian church.

He was born in 373 or 390 AD possibly in Scotland or Wales, which were under Roman control, to a Christian family but he was not a believer. It is thought his name was Maewyn Succat and that his father was a Roman-British army officer and deacon. He was kidnapped at 16 by Irish pirates along with many others and taken to Ireland as a slave. He spent 6 years imprisoned in Northern Ireland and worked as a herdsman. During this time he became a believer and became increasingly religious, as he thought his kidnapping and imprisonment was due to his lack of faith and he spent a lot of time in prayer.

He had a vision that led him to stow away on a boat bound for Britain and was able to escape back to his fami-ly; but then he had a dream that the Irish were calling him back to Ireland to tell them about God. So he stud-ied in France and was trained in a monastery, possibly under St Germain, the bishop of Auxerre for 12 years before returning to Irish shores as a bishop sent with the Pope's blessing.

Again like Paul, he was imprisoned periodically when his teaching upset local chieftains or Celtic Druids; but he always managed to escape or gain his freedom. He travelled the length and breadth of Ireland for 20 years baptizing people and establishing monasteries, schools and churches. By the time he died on March 17, 461 or 493 (depending on which date was used for his birth), he left behind an organized church and an island of Christians.

The history of celebrating St Patrick's Day dates back to at least medieval times and may even go back to the time of his death in the 5th century. Since St Patrick was so revered by the Irish people, it may have become a holy day of remembrance celebrated by his followers at that time. By the 15th century, it was recognized as one of 35 feast and fasting days of Ireland.

I hope you found this as interesting as I did, especially his having a similar life and function as Paul and not so many years after Paul either, considering Christian history.

Just a reminder. Easter is the last Sunday of the month this year, the 27th, and Palm Sunday is the 20th. The year already seems to be flying by for me!

Hope you are using the individual prayer stations set up around Celebration Hall for Lent by the worship team. One way they are helping me is to remind me to ask God to help me to re-examine my walk with Him to better discern His will for me. When it comes to discerning His will, I need all the reminders and help I can find. Happy St Patrick's Day and Easter Blessings, Janine

Janine Cluck

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS

Learning Turns into Action Annetta Follmer, Mission and Outreach chair, shared information on UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) at the February program and about the upcoming Volunteers in Mission trip to UMCOR Depot in Salt Lake City in April. Members put this info into action and prepared 25 health kits that will be taken to the Depot by our volunteers. Pictured below are Vice President Cindy Harvey, who prepared the project, and An-netta Follmer and members preparing and then blessing the kits.

March Program

Thursday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. “Women at Work: Economic Justice and Empowerment”

Prayer & Self Denial Program Room 205

Co-chairs: Joyce Strizek, De Etta Maloney, and Kristi Janssen

Payson United Methodist Women form a defense against human trafficking at the Super Bowl (and any other time and place!) If you are asking why um-brellas, here is the answer. The umbrella defense is a very aggressive attacking field defense used in foot-ball. Let’s end Human Trafficking!

2016 United Methodist Women Directory and Program Books are ready. Get your copy from your circle chair or one of our team leaders. Our theme for 2016 is Growing in Blessedness. This directory/program book contains a list of our leadership team, circle chairs, our programs and events, district and conference events, small group/circle meeting times and places, our budget, and our membership names and addresses. (only for personal use)

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HANDS ACROSS THE WORLD PUMC Mission and Outreach News

Volunteers in Mission Trip to UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City April 9-17 Leader: Annetta Follmer 928-476-5350 What: We will work at the depot sorting and preparing various emergency kits such as cleaning buckets, health kits, birthing kits, and school kits for shipment to wherever they are needed. Where: UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) West Depot in Salt Lake City Accommodations: Motel or RV Transportation: Cars or RVs– two day travel going and two day travel returning Typical Work Week: Work in Depot from Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with lunch break - will take sack lunches and snacks. Shoes with closed-toes are required. Gloves recommended. Other Activities: Wednesday afternoon to tour Temple Square Visitor Centers and Thursday evening to at-tend LDS Choir rehearsal Cost – Approximately $600, which covers 8 nights in motels, transportation, meals, insurance Registration – Open to the first 10 people to register and make a $100 deposit by February 28. A team from Washington (state) will be joining us.

VIM Trip to UMCOR West Depot, Salt Lake City, April 9-17

Return to Annetta Follmer or place in Mission and Outreach box outside the church office Name ____________________________________________________________________ Phone____________________________ E-Mail_________________________________ ______ $100.00 Deposit payable to Payson United Methodist Church enclosed Deadline: First 10 who register by February 28, 2016

Food Bank and Souper Bowl Sunday Results

Broncos - 131 items and $87; Panthers - 79 items and $19; Totals - 210 items and $106 We know we would have done better if the Cardinals had been playing! So let’s try it again!

Bring CANNED FRUIT for the Deacons Pantry the last Sunday of this month. Here is the latest report from the Deacon’s Pantry: In January 427 families were served which in-cludes 1205 individuals. Food Bank expenses last year were $57,437.68. There has been a 22% increase in people served over the previous year. Some of our volunteers attended a thank you piz-za party at the Deacons Pantry.

The Church Has Left the Building

Thank you to everyone who baked cupcakes and came to participate in our Church Has Left the Building event on January 28. Twenty-four joined in the visiting and singing with residents at Powell House, Rim Country Health, and Payson Care Center.



Sport Shoe Program Resuming

Our Sport Shoe Program mission is getting ready to resume for the fifth year as Payson Parks and Recreation start registration for Spring Soccer and Baseball. Practices for both sports will resume in March and we have lots of work to do to prepare the shoes we hand out to the kids. If you have partici-pated in securing, cleaning or handing out shoes in the past, you can expect a call very soon to ask for your continued participation. If you have not yet enjoyed this mission, now is the time to sign up and learn the ba-sics! There will be an organizational meeting in the workroom behind the office on Monday, February 29 at 1PM. We will try to set up some schedules for the seasons and Joyce Kennedy will conduct a training session to instruct you in the proper method of cleaning the shoes we collect. In case you are not yet familiar with this mission, team members receive these shoes through donations by children who have outgrown them, from donations by many of the Thrift Shops in Payson, and from many in our congregation and community who buy and donate new and used shoes. Team members then clean the shoes to look as near new as possible and distribute them at practices and games during the season. When at the games, we encourage team members to wear their red Church Has Left The Building tee shirts. Payson residents readily recognize us this way, and you will hear them say as they go by, “There’s the Shoe People!” Please come and join us in this fun and useful endeavor. Call Larry or Joyce Kennedy (978-1882 or 978-1884) or Tom Herbolsheimer (970-0160) if you have questions.

1 Annie Zurbuchen 2 Sandy Phillips 4 Vivian Otteson 5 Griff Brown 8 Alberta Wade 9 Lauren Phylow Allan 9 Jean Etz 14 Nancy Magisos 15 Phyllis Renning

16 Betty Nystuen 17 Doris Siders 18 Patricia Heyl 22 Betty Sargent 24 Tom Janssen 26 Thea Pickett 28 Sue Reed 29 Joe Blanchfield 29 Kit Buskirk

March Birthdays

1 John & Nancy Landino 7 Glenn & Barbara DeKeno 19 Sandy Phillips 25 Bob Hershberger 28 Wayne & Gail Gorry

March Anniversaries

Birthdays & Anniversaries

If we have your Birthday or Anniversary listed incorrectly or not at all, please contact the church office. We want to get it right. It’s your special day.


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has happened, the $20 bill has retained its worth. In Lent we can let go of some of those things that cause us pain, that separate us from loving others, or that separate us from God. We can start healthy habits of reading and studying the Bible, praying at specific times and with real intentionality, working in social ministries, or just spending time with God in medita-tion. Lent uses practices of imposing ashes and fasting to remind us of our spiritual disciplines, beckoning us to spend more time with God. It does not erase the past, but it allows us to let go of those things that have held us back from a loving relationship with God.

Now for everyone who thinks they already have a great relationship with God, I have to ask, what are you doing that shows your faith in God? What are you doing to deepen that relationship? We have started a

new Bible Study, Coffee with Carl, on Thursdays from 11:00 to 1:00. This is an opportunity to discuss the foundational passages of the upcoming sermon and discuss topics of theology. Sometimes the group will spend more time on theology than on the passag-es, but always there is the goal to improve our rela-tionship with God. I know the time is not convenient for some, but I hope you will consider coming when-ever possible. We have mission opportunities too. There are still seats available for the mission trip to the United Methodist Committee on Relief Western Warehouse in Salt Lake City. I encourage you to prayerfully and intentionally consider your daily de-votional practices and see what you can do more. Blessings in this time of Lent.

SHOP ONLINE AT YOUR FAVORITE STORE AND A PERCENTAGE WILL BE GIVEN TO PAYSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH!!!

Here’s How it Works: Go to the www.umcmarket.org website, sign up and check out the variety of stores from which you are already shopping. You can order online and have it shipped directly to you. Every store at UMCmarket is happy to pay a percentage of the purchased amount as a donation. There is no additional cost or charge for either you or Payson UMC. The stores send UMCmarket the contributions within a variable time from of 30-90 days. Once the amount reached $100.00 in total donations, a check will be mailed to Pay-son UMC. That’s just how easy it is! You’re already buying online. Why not buy online and help the church at the same time! Sign up now by going to www.umcmarket.org.

Adult Bible Study Led by Trish Hofer, is held in Room 304 Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30.

Theme: The Gift of Faith

Unit 1: Tests of Faith

Mar 6 Powerful Faith, Mark 9:14-29

Mar 13 Simple Faith, Mark 10:17-31

Mar 20 Struggling Faith, Mark 14:26-31

Mar 27 Resurrection Faith, Mark 16:1-8

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE TRAINING

There are two SPRC Training Sessions

April 2 , from 9:30am - 12:30pm at Grace United Methodist Church, Mesa, or Jun 4, from 9:30am - 12:30pm at Shepherd of the Pines UMC, Heber-Overgaard

Refreshments will be available, but there is no lunch. It is recommended you get together with other attendees after the session for lunch and discuss what you learned.


Diabetes Mellitus represents several diseases in which high blood glucose levels over time can damage the nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels. Diabetes can also decrease the body’s ability to fight infec-tion. When diabetes is not well controlled, damage to the organs and impairment of the immune system is likely. Foot problems commonly develop in people with diabetes and can quickly become serious. With damage to the nervous system, a person with diabetes may not be able to feel his or her feet proper-ly. Normal sweat secretion and oil production that lubricates the skin of the foot is impaired. These fac-tors together can lead to foot problems in people with diabetes. Treating Diabetic Foot Problems Even problems that seem minor, like calluses, blis-ters, cracked or peeling skin, are considered serious and need treatment. Surgery for bunions should be a last resort and isn't recommended unless a bunion causes you frequent pain or interferes with your daily activities. Definition of a Bunion: a bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. A bunion forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe to get bigger and stick out. The skin over the bunion might be red and sore. Wearing tight, narrow shoes might cause bunions or make them worse. Bunions can also de-velop as a result of an inherited structural defect. Stress on your foot or a medical condition, such as arthritis, can also cause a bunion to form. Symptoms: the signs and symptoms of a bunion include: • A bulging bump on the outside of the base of your

big toe • Swelling, redness or soreness around your big toe

joint • Thickening of the skin at the base of your big toe • Corns or calluses-these often develop where the

first and second toe overlap • Persistent or intermittent pain • Restricted movement of your big toe

When to See A Doctor Although bunions often require no treatment, see your doctor or a doctor who specializes in treating foot disorders (podiatrist or orthopedic foot spe-cialist). • Persistent big toe or foot pain • A visible bump on your big toe joint • Decreased movement of your big toe joint • Difficulty finding shoes that fit properly

(because of a bunion) Risk Factors • High heels: force your toes into the front of

your shoes, often crowding your toes. Ill-fitting shoes that are too tight, too narrow or too point-ed are more susceptible to bunions.

• Arthritis: pain from arthritis may change the way you walk, making you more susceptible to bunions.

• Heredity: the tendency to develop bunions may be present because of an inherited structur-al foot defect.

• Bursitis: this painful condition occurs when small fluid filled pods (bursae) that cushion bones, tendons and muscles near your joints be-come inflamed.

• Hammer Toe: an abnormal bend that occurs in the middle joint of a toe, usually the toe next to your big toe, can cause pain and pressure.

• Treatment and Drugs: treatment options vary depending on the severity of your bunion.

Conservative Treatment Non-surgical treatments that may relieve the pain and pressure of a bunion include: Changing Shoes: Wear roomy comfortable shoes that provide plenty of space for your toes. Padding or taping your shoes or splinting: Your doctor can help you tape and pad your foot in a normal position. This can reduce stress on the bunion and alleviate your pain.

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Diabetic Foot Care


Season of Lent

Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. The Lenten season is a time when many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrec-tion. Our Celebration Hall has been meaningfully decorated by Jeri Strizek, Joyce Strizek, Susanne Hicks, and Janine Cluck. Please take a moment to pause at one of the two prayer stations. You may choose to write the name of a person or a prayer need on a piece of paper and place it between the cracks of the rocks.

Season of Lent Continues Sundays February 28, March 6, and March 13

Palm Sunday Service – Sunday, March 20

Good Friday Ecumenical Service Mar. 25, 7:00 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church

Easter Sunday Services, Sunday, March 27 6:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Brunch served after 6:00 a.m. service. Donations accepted.

Easter Lily order forms are available as a bulletin insert. We are ordering 30 Easter lilies to decorate Celebration Hall for Easter Morn-ing. You may sponsor one or more for $10 each “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” a loved one. After Easter Sunday services are over at noon, you may take it/them with you to deco-rate your home, transplant or give to someone at a care center.


3/6/2016 Old Testament: Joshua 5:9-12 Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Opening Prayer: O God, your will is that all your children should grow into fullness of life. We lift to you the ministry of scouting. We offer thanks for camping, to teach us the world is our great home; for study and work, to build character; for service to see our responsibility to those in need; for encouragement in genuine patriotism and vital faith. Bless the work of scouting, in this place and around the world, that, through its efforts, the young may, like our Lord, in-crease in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with you and all people. Amen. Sermon Title: God's Extravagant Love 3/13/2016 Old Testament: Isaiah 43:16-21 Epistle: Philippians 3:4b-14 Gospel: John 12:1-8 Opening Prayer: O God, our Guide and Guardian, you have led us apart from the busy world into the quiet of your house. Grant us grace to worship you in Spirit and in truth, to the comfort of our souls and the upbuilding of every good purpose and holy desire. Enable us to do more perfectly the work to which you have called us, that we may not fear the coming of night, when we shall resign into your hands the tasks you have committed to us. So may we worship you not with our lips at this hour but in word and deed all the days of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Sermon Title: Trailblazers

3/20/2016 Old Testament: Luke 19:28-40 Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel: Luke 23:1-49 Opening Prayer: Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Mas-ter, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Sermon Title: Love Hurts 3/27/2016 Old Testament: Acts 10:34-43 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 Opening Prayer: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the in-spiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Sermon Title: After the Tomb This is subject to change

SCRIPTURES, PRAYERS AND SERMON TITLES

What Book is the Pastor Reading Now?

From Epic to Canon: History and Literature in Ancient Israel

by Frank Moore Cross

Hospitality and Connection Cards

Everyone who has attended church since Lent began has used the Connection Card. The cards have replaced the registration tablets. Many of you have accepted the new cards and I appreciate that. However, there also has been grumbling and gnashing of teeth, and even one or two rude comments about the new cards. I want to use this space to help clarify why we have started using the cards. Hospitality! That’s the first reason for using the cards. This congregation does a great job of making visitors feel welcome most of the time. Perhaps you are not aware that we send a follow-up letter to each visitor. We can only do that if we have the contact information for the visitor. Once a visitor gets seated in the chairs, they often do not get handed a registration pad or they get one that nobody else has signed, which indicates that it is only for visitors. The church does not get to find out their names or contact information, so there is no way to follow up. In churches that use registration pads, only about 30% of attendees signed in and very few provid-ed contact info. In churches that use connection or attendance cards more than 80% of the people completed cards. When visitors see others filling out the cards completely, they are more likely to provide the infor-mation the church needs contact them. Very few first-time visitors return if there has been no follow-up con-tact. Communication! One of the first things I noticed is the number of persons who wrote down prayer requests that were not mentioned during the service or who provided more information. There were also a number of people who used the spaces to request additional information from and about the church. We discovered a couple of email addresses that we did not have in the office or that we had incorrectly. The Connection Card gives an opportunity for communication that the attendance registration pad simply does not provide. Accountability. We track attendance as a measure of vitality of the congregation. Knowing how many peo-ple attend which services helps us plan better and prepare the right amount of materials, being good stewards of our resources. We report attendance to the larger church, also, to help determine the type of pastoral leader-ship needed for the church. Expense. The Connection Cards cost about the same to produce as purchasing the registration pads. Because we produce the cards ourselves we can customize them and print as many as we need. Most of the registration pads had only a few people sign in on them, so more than 2/3 of the page space was being wasted. There is some additional time required to cut the cards, but we have volunteers helping in the office who cut the cards to the proper size. Undoubtedly there will be people in the congregation who will continue to complain that “Pastor has gone and changed something else.” There will also be those in the church who will “miss” the registration pads (I’m impressed by the sentimental attachment to those little blue folders). However, as we attempt to reach those visiting us in the church, the Connection Card provides an easy way to obtain the information we need to ex-tend the hospitality for which this church is known. I know that change is difficult. I know some of you don’t know why we need you to provide us your address and phone number every week when you have lived at the same address for ten years or more. I simply ask that you fill out the card, and use the reverse side to offer your prayer requests, send information, request information, or make a commitment to serve Jesus Christ in some specific way in the coming week. If you want to know more about how we use these cards, I suggest you volunteer to become a member of the Welcoming Team or come help out in the office or help Marlene Bonney as the membership and attendance secretary or join me in a time of prayer or join our Caregiving Min-istry.

Pastor Carl



New Members Received Feb 7, 2016

Doug & Connie Jewell came to Payson from Silver City NM. Connie and Doug met on a blind date and were married in Pennington, NJ on July 2, 1960. They have three children, seven grandchildren, two step grandchil-dren, and three great grandchildren. Connie was born in West Portal, NJ on July 1st. Her former employer was Sierra Vista Public Schools, Sierra Vista, AZ. Her hobbies include knitting, crafts and baking. Doug was born July 28 in Kearny, NJ. His former employer was Bayard Public Schools, Bayard NM. Doug’s hobbies include camping, hunting, fishing, and gardening and his interests include sporting activities and helping with youth and the elderly. Susanne Hicks was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 7th. Susanne met her husband Russell in Duarte, Cali-fornia and they were married July 31, 1960. Russell passed away on September 8, 2013. Susanne retired from Mazatzal Hotel & Casino after 15 years of employment. Her hobbies include ceramics, artificial flower ar-rangements, knitting and crocheting. Bernita and Raymond Law met in an accounting class at NAU, Flagstaff. They were married December 29, 1976. They had two boys Martin and Bobby. Bobby passed away Sept, 27, 1987 at the age of three. Bernita was born May, 30th in Fort Worth, TX. She is currently working at Home Depot as a department supervisor. Her hobbies and interest include reading, camping in RV, boating and puzzles. Raymond was born December 5, in Phoenix, AZ. He is currently employed at the Town of Payson since 2012. He retired from the United States Air Force where he served from 1982-2006. Raymond’s hobbies and interest include 4 wheeling, camp-ing in their motor home, boating, flying, singing, trombone, music and auto mechanics. Delores and Albert Duble were married in Hillsboro, OR on September 1, 2007. Delores was born in Longview, WA on August 2. She has four children, eleven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She worked as a Gerontologist for the state of Oregon. She has lived all over the USA with Teen Challenge. Her hobbies include singing, reading, socialization and counseling. Albert was born in Kansa City, MO on Sep-tember 11. He has four children, nineteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Albert was self em-ployed as a noise and sound engineer in Oregon. His hobbies and interests include ham radio, collecting coins and stamps, music & old car restoration. He served in the United States Navy and is a Korean Vet 1950-1954.

Received into Membership by Re-Affirmation of Faith are Doug & Connie Jewel, (in the background are Bill & Janine Cluck) Susanne Hicks, Bernita and Ray Law, De-Lores & Albert Duble.


Joan Christy was born in Fairfield, Illi-nois on July 25. Joan has lived in Fair-field, Illinois, Phoenix, Glendale, El Mi-rage, Sun City and Payson Arizona. She was employed at Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix and retired after 32 years as a school teacher educator. Her hobbies include fishing, reading, crafting and gardening.

Devon Hilton Boone was born in Mesa, Arizona on January 31. Every year since 2007 his adoption is cele-brated on April 5. Devon is a Sophomore at Payson High School. He is ready for his driving permit test. He ran cross country in Middle School but not high school. He loves games on his X-Box. He likes to ride his bike, hang out with friends, watch movies and lift weights.

Kaylee Marie Boone was born in Mesa, Arizona on July 9. Every year since 2007 her adoption is celebrated on April 5. Kaylee is in 6th grade at Rim Country Middle School. She loves animals and would like to be a veterinarian. She loves crafts and playing Little League and ran cross country in 6th grade. She loves to have friends over and to spend time with her friends at their house. Kaylee has a 4.0 grade point average and loves math.

Received into Membership by Re-Affirmation of Faith is Joan Christy and Received into the Congregation by Confirmation are Devon Boone and Kaylee Boone.

(Diabetic Foot Care - continued from page 8) Medications: Ask your physician for suggestions for pain meds for bunions. Shoe Inserts: Padded shoe inserts can help distrib-ute pressure evenly when you move your feet, re-ducing your symptoms and preventing your bunion from getting worse. Over the counter arch supports can provide relief for some people, although others may require prescription orthotic devices. Applying Ice: Icing your bunion after you've been on your feet too long can relieve soreness and in-flammation. Surgical Options If conservative treatment doesn't provide relief from your symptoms, you may need surgery. The goal of bunion surgery is to relieve discomfort by returning

your toe to the correct position. There are a number of surgical procedures for bun-ions, and no one technique is best for every prob-lem. Check with your podiatric surgeon to deter-mine which surgery would be best for you.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bunions/basics/symptoms/con-20014535 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bunions/basics/treatment/con-20014535

Marilyn Malles, RN Parish Nurse


PRAYING FOR CHURCHES IN OUR DISTRICT

You are encouraged to pray for the churches and

pastors of the Central East District of the Desert Southwest Conference.

Each month we will list several churches. This month we will be praying for:

Spirit of Joy UMC, Coolidge

Shepherd of the Pines UMC, Overgaard UMOM New Day Center, Phoenix

The Bridge—A UM Cooperative Faith Community, Phoenix

March Servants

Mar 6 8:30 11:00

Bible Reader/Liturgist Ted Corley Michele Montbleau

Greeters Dave & Tracey Herbert Ethel Stover, Thea Pickett

Communion Joe & Pat Blanchfield, Ed Harvey, Judy Herbolsheimer

Cindy Harvey

Mar 13

Bible Reader/Liturgist Ted Corley Ed Harvey

Greeters Dave & Tracey Herbert Ethel Stover, Thea Pickett

Communion Larry & Joyce Kennedy,

Marcena Brook

Mar 20

Bible Reader/Liturgist Ted Corley Audrey McDowell

Greeters Dave & Tracey Herbert Bill & Janine Cluck

Communion Jim & Brenda Mouw,

David Gorham

Mar 27

Bible Reader/Liturgist Ted Corley Janine Cluck

Greeters Dave & Tracey Herbert Bill & Janine Cluck

Communion John & Nancy Landino,

Pat Skelpsa

Let the office know if there is a change to this schedule. Thanks!

2016 LAY SERVANT M INISTRIES TRAINING

March 11-12, 2016:

April 29-30, 2016

May 20-21, 2016

July 29-30, 2016

August 19-20, 2016

September 16-17, 2016

October 14-15, 2016

November 18-19, 2016


Calendar A current calendar is on our website, paysonumc.com. If you see something incorrect here or on the website, call us.

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Editorial Policies

The mission of Rim Reflections is to be one communication source for Payson United Methodist Church. Other communication sources in-clude our website, periodic e-mails, the Sunday church bulletins and verbal announcements made at ser-vices or other official meetings. Chairpersons of Boards and Committees, members and friends may submit announcements, infor-mation or items of interest that re-late to the mission of the church. The Editor shall reserve the right to either accept or reject articles, to edit for space, grammar and accura-cy. Deadlines for submission of articles are published in weekly bulletins and this newsletter Rim Reflections Newsletter Team

Editor Bobby Phylow Proof Reader Chris Spencer

Phone: 928-474-0485 E-mail: [email protected] www.paysonumc.com

Newsletter Deadline: 15th of each Month

Weekly Bulletin Deadline: Noon on Tuesday

PAYSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Each and every member is a minister of Payson UMC and is encouraged to be engaged in ministry. Those who assist them are:

Office Staff

Pastor Carl Peterson

Office Manager Bobby Phylow

Treasurer Kristin Mosier

Parish Nurse Marilyn Malles-Simons

Music Director Gail Gorry

Handbell Director Susan Campbell

Custodian Stacey Henderson

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon

Phone: (928) 474-0485

email:

[email protected]

Website: paysonumc.com

Sunday Worship

Informal Service 8:30am

Adult Sunday School 9:30am

Welcome & Hymn Sing 10:50am

Traditional Service 11:00am

Address Service Requested Love Like Jesus

Mission Statement: An Open Community

Receiving and Sharing Christ’s Love

Other Team Members:

Audio/Video Tech Bobby Phylow

Audio Operators Mark Wilner

Cindy Harvey

Head Usher Bill Cluck

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