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The Circuit Rider
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2710 14th Street 3602 16th Street Church & Office Outreach Center 402-564-8463 402-564-8362
www.columbusfumc.com SUMMER
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS MON—THURS, 7:30 AM to 5 PM;
FRI, 7:30 AM to NOON Office is open during the lunch hour!
OUTREACH CENTER HOURS TUES—THURS, 10 AM to 5 PM
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday: 6 PM, Outreach Center
Sunday: 8 & 10:30 AM, Church 6 PM Ignite, Outreach Center
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School — 9 AM, Church
Kidz Korner & Youth Groups Wednesdays — 2:45 to 8:15 PM, OC
OUR CHURCH STAFF
SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Cindi Stewart
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Pastor Joe Krepel
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Sarah Borgman
BUSINESS COORDINATOR Sharon Zobel
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Sandy Martensen
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lisa Nielsen
VOLUNTEER PARISH NURSE Martha Davidson
July is made for Fourth of July parades & fireworks, sidewalk sales, family vacations, camping trips, homemade ice cream & fresh-squeezed lemonade. In those quiet moments in the air conditioning, may we reflect on the freedoms that we so often take for granted. May we also recognize the freedom that we experience as followers of Jesus Christ!
Sow. You are invited to the First Sunday Potluck at 11:45 AM
on Sunday, July 7. Continue to watch for Forks & Fellowship sign-ups! Reach out to a friend, relative, acquaintance and/or neighbor to say “hello” & invite them to a church activity.
Know. Worship is food for our souls! This summer, worship
and gain wisdom from above at all worship services!
Grow. Check out summer Sunday School classes & participate
in one of our many weekly Bible studies for spiritual growth!
Go. Thank you, Church, for supporting the Habitat for Humanity
Faith Build Day on June 15. Christmas in July is coming soon with opportunities to support Habitat’s projects — look for the Christmas trees located in our Church & Outreach Center for more information. Pick up a couple of extra food items when you shop for the Blessing Box, Food Pantry and/or for Rescue Mission.
JULY 2019
See how Scrip can help you Shop!
First UMC offers easy, no lines, no hassle shopping from the comfort of the church Gathering Area or the Church Office.
The best part: First UMC receives 3-20% profits. You may also pay utilizing Square — with small usage fee.
Here’s one more way to help the Church— check out www.bign.com/colfumc and First UMC
will receive commissions.
I remember when summer days were lazy. Going to the swimming pool, hanging out all days with my friends. Now-a-days summers are just as busy as rest of the year with plenty of activities for families to do, work to be done and places to go.
I pray that each of you find some time this summer to slow down, reconnect with your loved one and find a time to relax. May God add a blessing on all that you do and may you remember to dedicated all that you do to our God who loves us even when we sometimes get too busy to spend time with Him. Speaking of being busy and needing blessings, I will be away from the church these days in July: July 4 & 5 – Celebrating the Fourth with family July 8-12 – Kansas City for Course of Study July 15-18 – Family Vacation Also please be in prayer for our youth and sponsors as they venture to Puerto Rico for mission work, July 20-27.
Blessings for needed Peace & Rest this summer, Pastor Joe
People may doubt what you say but they will always believe what you do.
There are certainly many variations of that phrase! As Christians, what we do and what we say matters. I am grateful that I was raised with some pretty wise people — my grandmothers, my parents, aunts & uncles…their collective experiences shaped the wisdom that they lived out and imparted on those around them.
I shared recently on 5-Minute Monday that one of my favorite books is The One Year Book of Proverbs, devotionals by Neil S. Wilson, 2002. When I am committed to the Scripture readings and reflections, my faith increase along with my wisdom. What resources have you found that are life-giving for your faith, hope and love? When we find these resources, we hang onto them and we allow ourselves to be nurtured and strengthened by them! I believe that is what wisdom literature does for us — nurtures and strengthens our spirits so that we can be the people God has called us to be. May we be wise! See you in Church! Rev. Cindi
Four weekend worship services: same Wisdom From Above.
As we journey through the month of July, Rev. Cindi & Pastor Joe will be sharing preaching responsibilities among the four services (with different configurations for many of the summer weekends) with the SAME theme of “wisdom from above” from the Letter of James. These ancient words from James, the brother of Jesus, spoke to the early Christian community and continue to teach us today.
These words of wisdom can inspire your faith, hope & love and strengthen your relationship with God and with one another. This summer, seek the wisdom of God and remember: Good things come to those who wait (upon the Lord).
July 6 / 7 James 3:1-12
Think Before You Speak
July 13 / 14 James 3:13 —4:10
Humility Comes Before Honor
July 20 / 21 James 4:11 — 5:6
Read the Warning Signs
July 27 / 28 James 5:7-20
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (Upon the Lord)
Our Church Family
“CAN YOU HELP US HELP THEM?”
Blessing Box Needs: Canned meats or tuna
Food Pantry Needs: Food Item Request: Powdered Drink Mixes
such as lemonade or kool-aide The collection barrels are located in the west entrance next to the elevator and by the alley.
Columbus Rescue Mission: Macaroni & Cheese
Thank you for sharing your blessings!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
WEDDINGS:
Alexander Asmus & Nicole Champlin were married at First UMC on June 1.
Christopher Vering & Caitlin Olcott were married at First UMC on June 8.
BAPTISMS:
Ava Elizabeth & Mya Marie Blaser twin daughters of Cody and Tasha Blaser baptized on June 9 at the 8 AM service.
DEATHS:
Burial of Ashes – John Ernst on May 24.
Dorothy “Doe” Zwick passed away on May 26. Memorial was held on June 15.
Dean Pearsoll passed away on May 30. Funeral Service was held on June 6.
LaVerne Pieters passed away on June 1. Funeral Services were held on June 7.
Harold Potter passed away on June 10. Funeral Service was held on June 14.
MEMORIAL CORNER
Memorials received in memory of:
Glen Plettner Sandy Peterson
If you or someone you know is ready to take the next step in faith by being baptized,
reaffirming his or her faith and/or by joining First UMC as a faithful disciple, please contact Rev. Cindi and/or Pastor Joe!
Want more information? www.columbusfumc.com
Email Blast The Email Blast, which contains weekly
information about what is happening in church and around our community, will continue to go out once a week on Thursday. To sign up with your email address, please contact the church
office or email Sandy Martensenat [email protected]
Facebook: First UMC & Outreach Center Columbus, NE
Instagram: firstumccolumbusne
The QR Code will take you directly to the FUMC website where the circuit rider can be read online, also look at the calendar for important dates coming up next month!
Plan ahead next Circuit Rider Deadline is:
Monday, July 15, 2019
This year VBS was held on June 3-7 at First UMC. hosting this year. We had over 90 students taking part each day! I would also like to thank every one of the 29 volunteers that helped this year. What an
amazing voyage through Christ’s love we wit-nessed! Thank you to everyone involved!
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Please WATCH for two
Christmas trees coming in July.
Collecting items & raising funds for: Habitat for Humanity
Put Your Faith in Action
Mission Market
The Mission Market is now open. Bring produce or plants to share.
If you wish to take any produce or plants there is a church-looking bank that
you can leave your offering in. The donations go towards Missions.
Upcoming Events
* Save The Date *
Mission Committee is having their annual Salad Luncheon on August 15th
from 11 to 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
July 7 at 11:45 AM / Fellowship Hall Host: United Methodist Men
Bring Salads & Desserts Great Fellowship - Mix & Mingle!
SUMMER TUTORING: July 29, 30, 31 & Aug. 1 From 8 AM to 9:30 AM
We are in need of volunteers to help drive the students, along with teachers to help the children learn. Sign-Up with Sandy!
The Spanish Class scheduled to start in August is on hold due to the lack of being able to get a teacher who is available to
teach the class. Keep looking for updates on this very important opportunity.
Confirmation Class Reunion
Sunday August 11 @ 4:30—7:30 PM First UMC Outreach Center
For those entering into their junior & senior years! Let’s reconnect, play some games, eat some food
and worship together at the Ignite Service. Ignite will also be holding a special
“Senior Blessing” for our First UMC Seniors too!
CONFIRMATION CLASS 2019 (soon-to-be 8th Graders)
is just getting started. Please contact Rev. Cindi for more information about getting involved.
Retreats & activities
Care Corner / Healthy Congregation Team First UMC’s Healthy Congregation Team has set the goal for 2019-2020 of which a $1,000 grant has been approved by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund of the Great Plains Conference.
Our Goal: 10% of the members of our church will repor t an increased awareness and knowledge of mental health issues and mental wellness by June of 2020. This will be done by quarterly education fo-rums, Mental Health First Aid trainings and providing access to written materials on mental health and wellness. We will focus on grief response, substance abuse and suicide survival. Stay tuned for more de-tails. Healthy Congregation Team & Christian Social Witness are teaming up for some future “Chat & Chew” events starting in August with social justice topics as well as mental health topics. These will be held following the First Sunday Potluck & give you opportunities for learning & growth! There will be
Children & Youth Ministries
Dairy Queen Fundraiser Night!
July 3 from 5 - 8 PM
Summer Sunday School is “ON” for children thru adults
all summer long!
Check it out & bring neighbors and/or friends!
Pick-up a Summer Survival Guide around July 7 with plans for July & August and your own Paper Jesus to take along on
your summer adventures!
Special Info for July Splash!
July 3: Bingo at Emerald Care (1:45-3:00 meet at NW entrance) DQ fundraiser (5 PM – 8 PM) Fireworks: 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM @ Grassy area of Airport (Bring your own fireworks to set off while waiting for community display) July 10: Meet at AG Park (bring money if you want
to do the rides) July 17: Meet at Pawnee Plunge (bring money for entry or have a pass)
Each Sunday this summer June 2 – September 1
Students age 2- Grade K Meet in Room 005
Students in Grades 1-6 Meet in Room 210
Bible Story, activities, crafts, and so much more!
Summer Splash for Youth
6:30 – 8:15 PM
Not your regular youth group Plan on many outdoor activities and lots of excursions away from the Outreach Center
June 26: NO SPLASH (Sarah is gone) July 3: Meet at airport to watch Fireworks (8:30-10:00 PM) July 10: County Fair (meet at the Fair grounds) July 17: Night at the Plunge (Meet at the Plunge!)July 24: NO SPLASH (Sarah is gone) July 31: Movie Night at OC August 7: Swimming at Rich and Jaime Snyder’s (meet at OC then go out) August 14: Water guns/water slide (provide own water guns) August 21: Youth Group Kick Off Picnic @ Pawnee Park East Shelter (6:30-9:00 PM Come and go as needed) Bring a covered dish to share August 28: First Regular Youth Group at OC September 4: Magician at CMS (for grades 5-12)
See Church Office for More details
Sunday School teachers
Youth Leaders (Wednesdays)
Age 2 —PreK Teacher (Wednesdays)
Mark your calendars NOW!! Coming Sunday, September 8 is our 3rd Annual Community Block Party
at our Outreach Center. There will be inflatables, food, games, music, and lots of fun.
1st Annabelle Blunck Katy Carlson Dorothy Cole Evan Eickhoff Jeff Galley
2nd
Kelly Burton Donna Fricke Josh Novak Ethan Rigsby Twila Wallace
3rd
Richard Johnson Kathleen Ladehoff Andrew Markham Maddie Sinovic
4th
James Stahl Kim Garretson
5th Drew Luebe
6th Joseph Hanson Zetha Nelson
7th Deanna Galley Kayla Gehring Jerilyn Rieken Mark Roy
9th Ethan Boswell Morgan Schoening Lennice Vanek Tracy Wolfe
10th Gregory Davidchik Allison Dolezal Nyaba Paul
11th Jan Custer Manny Izaguirre
12th Megan Coan Marcia Warnecke
13th Adrian Bice Alyssa Dabill Petra Krepel Ellysha Roelle-Scheel 14th
Paul Mohr Megan Pinney
15th Kyle Curry Olivia Nielsen Betty Osborn Sandra Reichenberg
16th Andrew Brockhaus Savannah Kleckner Henry Luebbe Callen Wagner
17th
Joe Brown Holly Champlin Charles Kuehler Lydia Sellers Timothy Tannehill
18th Stephanie Boruch Shirley Cline Makenzee Umstead
19th Courtney Hamling Landon Heule Gabriel Reuling
20th Robin Curry 21st
Collin Henry Morgan Merrill Aaron Rohde Jane Schneider Warren Voorhees Sylvia Walters Linda Zobel
22nd
Corrina Griffiths Douglas Rice Cathy Sanchez Jamie Snyder Kim Wolfe 23rd
Taylor Neuhalfen 24th
Joes Delacruz Lori Pickinpaugh Jaden Williams
25th Joan Adams Nicole Green Kasha Iwan Jennifer McCartney Joshua Schindler
26th
Tyler Avila Sharon Roberts Randy Rohde
27th Brianna Blunck Sam Jahn
28th Blake Becher Terry Boss Dylan Dabill Ric Karlin Robyn King Charli Preister Larry Reed
29th Judy Cetak Eric Champlin Jesse Riesland Tina Varejcka
30th Cecil Jones
31st
Colin Flyr Pat Fowler Jesse Osborn Bonnie Summers
Underlined names denote XYZ Members If we have missed your birthday, made an error listing it, or if you would prefer not to have it listed, please call the Church Office.
Church members are invited & welcome to list milestone “birthday” gatherings as well as “thank you” wishes here as room allows.
Talk to Program Coordinator Erin for more info.
MEALS ON WHEELS SCHEDULE
Drivers mark your calendar for the week of July 22—26. This is the week that our church is assigned to deliver Meals on Wheels from the hospital. If you have any questions please call Paul Badje at 402-564-8863, Meals on Wheels Coordinator. Thank you.
Giving & Missions
Thank You for your contributions to the Piece by Piece
Capital Campaign. Remember that the
campaign will continue thru 2020.
Watch for reminders and updates as well
as our progress!
Please continue to PRAY at 3:12 each day as we claim 2 Corinthians 3:12,
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
The FUMC Blood Drive will be held July 1. Please contact
Connie Jensen at 402-563-4124 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Say Aloha to Columbus Days!
Events for Sunday, August 18: Church in the Park @ 9 AM Frankfurt Square
Join us in the Parade @ 2:30 PM, NPPD parking lot
First UMC will also be hosting the “Famous Tractor Pull” - get a team together!
Volunteers in Mission Class!
Saturday, August 24 in Fellowship Hall 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Rev. Kalaba Chali, Mercy & Justice Coordinator Great Plains Conference, UMC
Chali will train and discuss volunteering within the Methodist Church. Topics discussed will be:
1. The biblical theology of mission 2. From needs-based mission to asset-based mission experienced 3. Cross-cultural awareness
Please contact Sandy at the Church Office for more information and to reserve your space:
Many Thanks to First UMC’s Teammates Volunteers:
Sarah Borgman, Ken Curry, Alan Danforth, Dawn Foote, Norm Hutson, Dick Luebbe,
Patti Luebbe, Miki Naylor & Brenda Preister!
Hymnal Project
Our dark blue hymnals came out in 1989. Many of them have seen better days, for sure! The Worship Committee invites you to help us to raise needed funds to
repair and/or to replace those hymnals that need a little TLC. Thanks for your support!