the united methodist messenger · 2020. 4. 30. · page 2 rev. phil webb lead pastor dear friends;...

Vol 20 May 2020 ISSUE 5

The United

Methodist Messenger

Letter to Congregation from Rev. Kiboko

Join us for Worship: Saturday- Casual @ 5:30 p.m. Sunday - Traditional @ 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School @ 9:45-10:45 a.m. (During School Year) Coffee & Fellowship in FLC @ 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday - Contemporary @ 11:00 a.m.

CONFIRMATION SERVICE—DATE TO BE DETERMINED Tyler Bauer, Monica David, Landon DeMoss, Charlie Dvergsten, Maddison Fiorendino, Tyler Magnussen, Trevor Meyer and Peyton Phillips are completing the program via home study with their mentors.

Thank you to everyone who wore a tie to services on March 7th &

8th. As John Fawcett in 1792, was communicating with his poem

which became the hymn ‘Blest Be the Tie That Binds’, community

is what bind us together.

Little did we know that what was to come, prevents us from wor-

shipping together, but does not change that we are a community.

This picture was taken on August 31, 2019 on Freda’s wedding day in Shueyville, IA. From left to right: Betty is standing by our daughter (Freda- She is in white); fol-lowed by her husband (Hugues), Kiboko, Grace, and Raissa. Our oldest daughter and her family were not at the wedding as they were on the path of the hurricane in Florida.

Greetings in the strong name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

I trust this note will find you in good health physically, emotionally,

and spiritually. I know by now you have heard that Bishop Laurie

Haller and her cabinet appointed Rev. Kiboko I. Kiboko as your new

pastor effective September 1, 2020. Yes, the person writing this note

is indeed Kiboko. My wife and I are very excited to come to Storm

Lake and be in ministry with you. We have not met with anyone in

person from Storm Lake except Rev. Phil Webb. “Pastor Kiboko, did

you come to Storm Lake to see Phil without letting us know?” I am

glad you asked that question. No, we did not to go Storm Lake. We

have known Phil for years.

God’s willing, we are going to come and see some of you before the

move. However, we have to follow our governor’s guidelines. At this point we are not able to tell you exact-

ly when. It might be toward the end of May. We are eager to know Storm Lake by reading from many of

you. Feel free to send letters to us (337 Barrington Pkwy, Marion, IA 52302).

Betty and I have 4 daughters. The oldest, Stephanie, is in Florida. She is a biomedical engineer. She is mar-

ried with three boys. Our second daughter’s name is Freda. She is currently working in Arizona as a nurse. (Continued on page 11)

Rev. Phil Webb Lead Pastor

Dear Friends;

As we enter our sixth week of having our church building closed, I am so eager to get

things open, but in this edition of The Messenger, there is an announcement that we will

continue to be closed, perhaps for the entire month of May.

I find myself dreaming about being able to worship in our Sanctuary and to have Bible

studies, and meetings and other normal church functions. But, my desires for this take a

back seat for the good of our church people. Let me talk about what I’m grateful for as

we go into the next month.

I am grateful that Kiboko I. Kiboko has been appointed our new pastor when I move to

Webster City. He is currently District Superintendent of the East Central District, and it’s

been my pleasure to have known him for many years. I know him, and his wife, Betty, to

be joyous people, grounded in the faith and truth of Jesus Christ. When he prays, you

know you’ve been taken to the Throne of God. He is humble and transparent, and very

intelligent (he speaks seven languages). There is more information about Kiboko in this

edition of The Messenger, be sure you bathe Kiboko and Betty in prayer as they prepare

to move to Storm Lake.

I’m grateful for the Monday Food Distribution which is still taking place. Full bags of food are taken to people

as they come to the kitchen door on the east side of the building. Our volunteers are busy! Thank you!

I’m grateful for those who are giving, as they are able, to the work of the church. Thank you!

I’m grateful for the ability to lead worship and have daily devotions that can be seen on our Facebook page

and on our website. And, for those who have so willingly participated in helping lead our worship services

(while wearing masks and keeping more than six feet away as we do). Thank you!

I’m grateful for the people and activity and mission behind the other notices you can read about in The Mes-

senger. And, I’m grateful for you, the people who are the Storm Lake United Methodist Church, and our Sav-

ior, Jesus Christ, in Whose name we do all that we do. Thank you!

God bless you, and if you need to talk or pray or ask questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and call me. We

continue to be the Church of God, wherever we are. God bless us, every one!

Sincerely in Christ,

Phil Webb

REMEMBER THE CHURCH IN YOUR GIVING:

Thank you to all those who are continuing to give to the great things this Church is known for in this community. In

these times, when so much is uncertain, the Finance Committee of the church asks that you continue to remember to ful-

fill your pledges as much as you're able. Also, if you don't pledge, but give to the ministries of this congregation, please

continue to do give as you have been. The church staff has been cutting expenses, including lowering heat in rooms that

currently don't need to be heated. There continue to be expenses that need to be paid, such as insurance, utilities, staff

compensation, parking lot snow removal (the sidewalks and steps are done, thankfully, by church volunteers), and in

April, we will have quarterly, contractual expenses coming up. We would like to be on a good financial footing as we

get back to normal, hopefully later this Spring. Please do what you are able, to God's glory. Again, thank you for what

you do to help this Church function as fully as possible in our community and world.

Everyone struggles sometimes. A difficult medical diagnosis, the loss of a job, the death of spouse, aging

parents, financial stress - every life includes rough spots. Feelings of pain, sadness, frustration, abandonment,

fear and shame can leave us isolated and alone. But, we aren’t meant to make the journey on our own, cut off

from people who love us and want to support us.

We have pathways that lead to care:

* Homebound Communion is always available to shut-in or ill church members. Please contact the office to

request communion.

* Homebound or Shut-In Members: If you are a shut-in or know a shut-in who needs care, please contact the

church office (732-5458) and ask for Lynn who will be happy to set up a time to visit with you.

* Bulletin/Messenger Prayer List: Please email the prayer contact to initiate a prayer request

([email protected]). If you would like the pastor to contact you regarding your concern,

let us know directly. Please note that concerns on the prayer list will be handled with sensitivity

and respect.

* Pastor Care: Pastor Phil is available to listen, encourage, provide spiritual support, pray with

and refer to appropriate resources. Please contact the pastor directly or call the office for a confidential

appointment.

* Hospital Visits: The pastor or ministry helper are available to visit members before, during or

after a stay in the hospital. Please be sure to call or have a family member call the office or the

pastor if you’d like a visit..

We want to be there for you!

PSALM 92:1-4 WORD FIND

(find the words that are all capitalized, 2 words that

have | | around them are found together)

It is a GOOD THING to GIVE thanks UNTO the LORD,

and to SING PRAISES unto thy |NAME, O| MOST

High: To SHEW FORTH thy LOVINGKINDNESS in the

MORNING, |AND THY| FAITHFULNESS EVERY

night, |UPON AN| INSTRUMENT |OF TEN| STRINGS,

and |UPON THE| PSALTERY; upon the HARP WITH a

SOLEMN sound. For THOU, Lord, HAST MADE me

glad THROUGH thy WORK: |I WILL| TRIUMPH IN

THE works |OF THY| HANDS.

S S S D Z X X B V N S T O F S T

P S A L T E R Y L T H R O U G H

U E E K F J E A N O L R C J N I

L N I N T H E E I Y T J I M I N

O D W Q L V M U U H H N M X R G

E N I Y I U V O X T A E U O T Q

H I L G R S F V R D R S B H S M

P K L T Z E S H N N P B T U Z T

M G S W P N V K T A I I N C R U

U N F P M K F E B I W N Y W P O

I I E E R S R S D N A H G O O D

R V L T N A N O P U T F N L P F

T O K A F U I M W F S T H Z L U

S L M J T O M S O W H O W O E B

Q E D A M H J U E E E Y R A E U

O X J O J T G N I S W D I B Y H

During the COVID-19 Quarantine we are not able to visit shut-ins or nursing facilities.

Storm Lake United Methodist Church

150th Anniversary -October 2020-

“We only have a past because a future was desired.”

Volunteers are needed to update the history book from 2006 to the present. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Sue Geisinger. Also, we would like names and addresses of former members who you think may like to attend this anniversary celebration. Please give your list to the church office or Sue Geisinger. The next 150th Anniversary Celebration meeting TBD.

Storm Lake

United Methodist Church

150

September 27, 2020

9:30 am Fellowship Time

10:30 am Worship w/Special Guests

Dinner to follow

Date to be determined.

Share your “Special Day” with us.

WEDDING STYLE SHOW/DISPLAY

Bring your Wedding gowns, pictures, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dress and/or

cake top. All are welcome, especially those who were married in our church. In-

vite your mother, mother-in-law, family, friends for a special time to share your

“Special Day” with us. All are welcome.

Details:

We encourage you to share your “Special Day” with us. Each item brought is to have a simple description or information on a recipe card. We ask a family member models outfit for style show.

We need to borrow for display:

Manikins Wedding waitress aprons

Wedding suit/dress

Hats/head pieces Brides maid dress flower girl dress

Cake top or knife Groom tie or suit

Photo or photo book

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The modern law formalizing the annual National Day of Prayer observance was enacted in 1952 and each year since, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

Compiled History of the Storm Lake United Methodist Church 4th in Series

1892—Rev. Wilmot Whitfield was pastor of the Storm Lake Circuit in 1873. He conducted a series of revivals

which increased the membership from 71 to 142.

In January 1893, ‘there was a union revival meeting of Presbyterians and Methodists. Interest was very good. Sixty

persons expressed a desire to live a religious life. Rev. McAllister was pastor of the Presbyterian church and Rev. Whit-

field, pastor of the Methodist.’

‘On Sunday morning January 14th, of the following year (1894), these two pastors arranged a surprise for their con-

gregations, by exchanging pulpits. It was not known at either place until a few moments before the sermon began.

There were crowded houses at both places.’

1894—Samuel P. Wilson became our minister when he and Rev. Whitfield transferred pastorates. Rev. Wilson was

from Portland, Oregon.

The new parsonage was opened in December 1894. One afternoon a large number of friends and members of the

congregation from the country went in to congratulate their pastor and inspect the premises, and in the evening one of

the largest crowds we ever saw, gathered to pass an hour with social chat and hand shaking.

‘The surprise of the evening came when the members of the Epworth League elbowed their way through the crowd

dragging a fine rocking chair which was presented to Dr. Wilson on behalf of that body. It was a complete surprise, but

the recipient managed to say a few happy words and was followed in the same vein by his wife. The reception was a

success and if there was anyone absent, they certainly were not missed in the crowd.’

To be continued.

Our mobile directory contains contact information for families of the United Methodist Church and is an easy-to-use tool to help you stay connected. PLUS, you will see portraits of families that participated in our recent photography event. To access the mobile directory go to our church website slumc.weebly.com and click on the Mobile Directory tab, and then on the button. You will be asked for an Access Code. You will need to call the church office for this code at 732-5458. To update your contact information please contact Lynn at 732-5458 or [email protected]

The United Methodist Messenger Please have any information you would

like included to Lynn Snyder

by the 5th-to-the-last business day each month.

The Weekly Bulletin Insert

Please try to have any information you would like included to Marjean O’Bannon by Wednesday of each week.

Please keep in mind that Lynn & Marjean are both part-time employees and that their time in the office is limited.

The sooner that we receive information, the better.

Thank you!

Please consider donating food and/or money to

support the Youth Group.

We will hopefully continue this fall!!

Things we use that we can stock up on…

Hamburger, spaghetti noodles, and sauce (Alfredo). Big cans of nacho cheese sauce, taco seasoning, chips,

brownie mixes, cake mixes, frosting, cupcake liners, salad dressing...Dorothy Lynch and Ranch. Ice cream,

chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup and caramel syrup. Big container of Kool Aid, plates, napkins, cups, forks

and spoons. Money for pizza and groceries.

18 Animal Cracker Boxes

1 Play Tunnel (to borrow)

Wanted by Terry Davenport

Picture Perfect Bible Scavenger Hunt Old Testament Answers to page 10

Law Genesis 11:3 Bricks Poetry continued Exodus 15:25 a piece of wood Ecclesiastes 4:12 cord of 3 strands Leviticus 2:7 pan Song of songs 4:3 scarlet ribbon Numbers 11:4-6 fish Major Prophets Deuteronomy 2:6 silver Isaiah 40:8 flowers History Jeremiah 4:30 makeup Joshua 4:5-7 stone Lamentations 1:11 bread Judges 8:24 earring Ezekiel 1:15 wheel Ruth 2:9 water jars Daniel 4:10 tree 1 Samuel 2:14 fork Minor Prophets 2 Samuel 12:20 lotions Hosea 4:3 birds 1 Kings 14:3 honey Joel 2:19 olive oil 2 Kings 21:13 dish Amos 6:4 couches 1 Chronicles 22:3 nail Obadiah 1:11 gates 2 Chronicles 2:7 yarn Jonah 4:6 leafy plant Ezra 7:17 money Micah 5:1 rod Nehemiah 2:8 timber Nahum 1:6 fire Esther 2:12 perfumes Habakkuk 3:17 grapes Poetry Zephaniah 1:12 lamps Job 6:2-3 weighing scales Haggai 1:6 purse Psalm 75:8 spices Zechariah 14:20 bowls Proverbs 6:6 ant Malachi 3:11 soap

Prayers of Healing/Other/Military Donna Spooner Kim Piercy Kipp North Aila Nesbitt Sarah Dvergsten Lois Vetter Jaci Hermstad Shaun Sievers Alyssa Eaton Dustin Robinson Grant Z. Ross Brown Maridee Bohlmann Nancy Hoch Courtney Campbell-Chuck Olsen Dexter Meseck Susan Friday Pat Cone Tate Franzmeyer Bruce Norris Brad Lewis Catherine Campbell (2yr old w/COVID 19)

Those serving in the military:

Brandon Cressler Cody Medsker Tyler Munden Trevor Bremer Sean McIntyre David Henson Shawn Barnett Sean Licari Dr. Collin Schultz Brandon Edwards

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Father God, we lift up all those who

are facing illness today. We ask that

you would bring healing, comfort

and peace to their bodies. Calm

their fears and let them experience

the healing power of Your love! In

Jesus' name. Amen!

Celebrating a birthday 80 and above for May

Inez Hess 5/22

Susan Young 5/20

Stephanie Quick 5/23

Lois Bosworth 5/26

Clyde Krause 5/23

Celebrating anniversaries of 25 years and more for May

Paul & Nina Havens 5/02 (55 years)

Larry & Terry Davenport 5/12 (36 years)

Brian & Sherry Nelsen 5/23 (28 years)

If you are not listed on the birthdays or anniversaries list, it is because we do not have the information in our records. Please contact the office if you would like to be included.

(Please contact the office with anyone you would like added/removed to these lists.)

It’s time to start thinking about school supplies!

Students and teachers will have a lot of catching up to do this fall. And school supplies will begin to show up on the store shelves once again . The current supplies here at the church have been moved into their new storage room, and the inventory shows a need for many items. Please consider donating supplies and/or money for their purchase.

From the Librarian

May 2020

The Library is open for business!

Please call the office before coming to the church.

Marjean will open the doors when you arrive.

We have hand sanitizer for use before going into the library.

Browse to your hearts content.

Greetings to members of our church family! This time period has been challeng-

ing for many of us in a variety of ways. On the library table is a display of books that

are available to help us cope. Even with the church closed, Marjean can open the

door when you arrive with just a phone call. Books and materials can still be checked

out!

There is also a display on the library desk of children’s Mother’s Day books.

New Books: The following items were given as memorials for family members

by Ron and Margo Sievers:

365 Things Every Hunter Should Know by Steve Chapman. Given in

memory of Dane Jolley who loved the hobby of hunting.

A Look at Life from the Riverbank by Steve Chapman.

Given in Memory of Dane Jolley who was an avid fisher-

man.

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall. This Caldecott Award Children’s

book was given in memory of Edward Quirin, a local masonry contrac-

tor, who worked on many northwest Iowa projects including the light-

house on Storm Lake.

Picture Perfect Bible Scavenger Hunt CLUES:

Old Testament Law Genesis 11:3 What did the people bake? Exodus 15:25 What did Moses throw into the bitter water to make the water fit to drink? Leviticus 2:7 You can use this to cook the grain offering. Numbers 11:4-6 What did the Israelites crave other than meat, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic? Deuteronomy 2:6 What did God instruct the Israelites to use to pay for the food and water? History Joshua 4:5-7 When God cut off the flow of the Jordan, what did Joshua Use to set up a memorial? Judges 8:24 What did Gideon ask from the Israelites? Ruth 2:9 Boaz offered Ruth drinks from ________. 1 Samuel 2:14 What would the priest’s servant plunge into the pot? 2 Samuel 12:20 What did David put on? 1 Kings 14:3 Besides bread and cakes, what else did King Jeroboam’s wife bring to the prophet Ahijah? 2 Kings 21:13 God will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes a _________. 1 Chronicles 22:3 What was the iron used to make? 2 Chronicles 2:7 What were purple, blue and crimson? Ezra 7:17 What should Ezra use to but animals and the other items for the offerings? Nehemiah 2:8 What did Nehemiah need from Asaph, the keeper of the royal park? Esther 2:12 What would the young women use to make themselves smell good? Poetry Job 6:2-3 If Job’s misery could be places on ______, it would outweigh the sand of the seas. Psalm 75:8 What is the foaming wine mixed with? Proverbs 6:6 King Solomon tells the sluggard to consider the way of the ________. Ecclesiastes 4:12 What is not quickly broken? Song of Songs 4:3 What did King Solomon use to describe his bride’s lips? Major Prophets Isaiah 40:8 What falls? Jeremiah 4:30 What did the ‘devastated one’ use on her eyes? Lamentations 1:11 What did the people search for? Ezekiel 1:15 What did Ezekiel see on the ground? Daniel 4:10 What did King Nebuchadnezzar see in his dream? Minor Prophets Hosea 4:3 What are swept away besides the beasts of the field and fish in the sea? Joel 2:19 What is God sending to the Israelites besides grain and new wine? Amos 6:4 You lie on beds adorned with ivory and lounge on your _______. Obadiah 1:11 Through what did the foreigners enter? Jonah 4:6 What did God give Jonah for shade? Micah 5:1 What will the enemy use to strike the cheek of Israel’s ruler? Nahum 1:6 God’s wrath is poured out like _______. Habakkuk 3:17 The prophet Habakkuk will rejoice in the Lord even though there are no ______ on the vines. Zephaniah 1:12 What will God use to search Jerusalem? Haggai 1:6 The Israelites put their earned wages in a _______ with holes. Zechariah 14:20 The cooking pots will be like the sacred ________ in front of the altar. Malachi 3:11 When God appears, he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s _______.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Pastor’ Phil’s Day Off

2 5:30pm Worship w/

communion

3 8:30 am Worship w/communion 9:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Worship w/communion

4

4:00 pm Food Dist. 4:30 pm NOW Rehearsal

5 9am Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal

6

1:30pm UMW Me-morial Service

7 National Day of Prayer


9 7:30 am UMM Breakfast 5:30pm Worship

10 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Worship

11 4:00 pm Food Dist. 4:30 pm NOW Rehearsal 5:30 pm Finance

12 9am Staff Meeting


13 9:00 am Project Group

14

5:45 pm SPRC


16

5:30pm Worship

17

8:30 am Worship w/NOW Singers

9:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Worship

18 4:00 pm Food Dist. 6:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Trustees



20 9:30am UMW Bible Study

21 9am Circle #3


23 5:30pm Worship

24 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Worship

25



27

28 9am Kitchen Cleaning


30 5:30pm Worship

31 9:30 am Fellowship 10:00 am Worship

May 2020

ALL SERVICES AND EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19






She got married last fall. Raissa is our third daughter. She lives in Dallas, TX and works for Farm Insurance.

Our youngest daughter is a senior at Linn-Mar. Her name is Grace. She has chosen to go to Texas to Texas

Christian University.

Both Betty and I are native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are both graduates of Westmar. We

have lived in Independence, KS, Wichita, KS, LeMars, IA, Denver, CO, White Lake, SD, Mount Pleasant, IA,

Laurel, IA, Norwalk, IA, and Marion, IA. We love people. Prayer is our way of life. We love to connect with

God and with people. We believe that God has called us to share the good news with the people within our

communities. Therefore, we tend to go out and meet God’s people. Lastly, we love to invite others to care for

our communities wherever we live.

I will close this note with John Wesley’s prayer. Let us pray:

“I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing,

put me to suffering. Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you. Praised for you or criticized for you.

Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and fully surrender all

things to your glory and service. And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you

are mine, and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, Let it also be made in heav-

en. Amen.

Blessings!

(Continued from page 1)

General Ministries Fund

2020 BUDGET $364,000.00

Goal by April 26 $121,333.33

Rec’d by April 26 $101,088.69

Worship Attendance Sat. 5:30/Sun. 8:30 & 11:00

Coronavirus Outbreak—No Services at church building

We’re on the Web!

www.slumc.weebly.com

Office Hours (Marjean)

Monday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Wed. – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Friday – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

4th Sunday of Easter—May 3

1 Peter 2:19-25/John 10:1-10


1 Peter 2:2-10/John 14:1-14


1 Peter 3:13-22/John 14:15-21


1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11/John 17:1-11

Day of Pentecost—May 31

1 Corinthians 12:3-13/John 7:37-39

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211 East Third Street

Storm Lake, IA 50588


Sr/Lead Pastor: Rev. Phil Webb

([email protected])

Program Director: Joan Rude ([email protected])

Office Administrator: Marjean O’Bannon

([email protected])

Office Phone: (712) 732-5458

Pastoral Ministry Helper: Lynn Snyder

([email protected])

Maintenance Custodian: Dale Carver

Cleaning Custodians: Jean Ward

Organist & Music Coordinator: Deanna Larson

Golden Tones Bell Choir Director: Linda Baier

Praise Team Leader: Ron Dewey

Nursery Attendant: Lynda Wilson

Treasurer: LBB Bookkeeping

Financial Secretary: Donna McPherren &

Jean Bennett

Librarian: Roxanne Tjaden

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Sympathy * Family and friends of Cindy Stambach.

Thanks to all who continue to help

with FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Workers are now packing up the

food and delivering to people out-

side as they drive-through for pick up.

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