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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 612 POYNTZ AVENUE MANHATTAN KS 66502 785-776-8821

[email protected] www.fumcmanhattan.com

Worship in Sanctuary

Sunday 8:35

Contemporary/blended

11:00 Traditional

Inside Pages

Children’s News 4 & 5

Congregational Care 2 Items of Interest 3, 6 & 7

Mission Moments 10 Worship 11 Youth 8 & 9

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Vol. 78 January 20, 2011 No. 2

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Our capital campaign to raise funds for the proposed building project has begun! In worship on Sunday, we had the joy of introducing the leadership team for our capital campaign: Jamie and Kim McAtee (chairpersons), Don & Rosemary Boggs, Scott Emley, Rick & Pat Gwaltney, Don & Lisa Henry, Clyde & Midge Jones, Donna Logback, Jacque Madison, Libby Oberdorf, Larry & Carol Parsons, Mark & Kayla Queen, Phil & Kim Richards, Kay Scarbrough, and John and Marilyn Walters, Brad and Shelly Williams..

We are so excited that these persons have accepted the call to serve in this way, and they will be inviting others to join the team as we move forward.

In the next few days, a mailing will go to members and friends with a devotional guide, so please watch for it. If you do not receive one but would like one, please contact the church office.

Also, Mark Queen and Clyde Jones issued an invitation during worship services on January 2 to anyone who would like to be included on the invitation list for the “pilot” events during the first week in February. Persons attending will be invited to prayerfully consider making their three-year commitment to the campaign in advance of the rest of the church to help build momentum. If you would like to receive an invitation to one of these events, please contact the church office at [email protected]. Stewardship Campaign, Capital Improvement Fund, or Capital Campaign Help me! I am confused!

Following are brief explanations to assist in distinguishing among these three different opportunities. If you still have questions, please contact the church office, Clyde Jones (chair of Finance), John Lindholm (chair of Trustees), or Rev. Kay.

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Coming Events …

• Boy Scout Sunday January 30 • Dine Your Valentine February 13

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Congregational Care

Hospital Visitation

A pastor, Stephen Minister, or official lay visitor checks on persons in the hospital when we know someone is there.

The hospital provides a list of those who have identified themselves as United Methodist,

but no other information is available.

Please notify the church office (776-8821) if you know of someone (including yourself)

who is hospitalized. The hospital does not notify us.

When you are admitted to the hospital, please

indicate that you are a member of FUMC.

In case of an emergency after office hours, contact the pastor on call (number below).

On weekends, contact the Stephen Minister on call (number below).

We do not want to miss you!

Pastor on call (emergencies & after hours)

410-9982

Stephen Minister on call (weekends)

January 22-23 Barbara Naughton — 587-0354

January 29-30 Ellie Morton — 539-6719

Flint Hills District Prayer Calendar

(connecting with other UMCs in our area)

January 23 — Eureka

January 30 — Keats/Riley Community

PRAYER CHAIN If you would like to be part of praying for the concerns in our congregation, join our phone

or e-mail prayer chain. To sign up, contact Lynn in the church office ([email protected] or 776-8821).

Prayer Concerns

• Area Transition Team • Bridges to the Future Campaign • Our men and women serving in the military • The family of Judy Nekuda in her death January 11 • Sue Reed and family in the death of her husband

Don, January 10 • Debbie Regester, recently hospitalized • Stan Schell, hospitalized

Ogden Friendship House of Hope Is in need of volunteers.

Is this a way you could serve a few days each month? The hours are 1:00—4:00 pm, any day, Monday thru Friday. A lack of volunteers will cause the House of Hope to close early or not be open at all. Give Diana Chapel a call at 537-5116 to get more information.

Website Contractor Needed The FUMC Communications Committee is accepting proposals from independent contractors for a redesign of our website and implementation of digital marketing and communications strategies across various platforms. Packets with portfolios are due by Monday, January 31 in the FUMC o f f i c e . Q u e s t i o n s ? C o n t a c t [email protected] .


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Congregational Items of Interest

Troop 75 Spaghetti Dinner and Flags Collection

This month we are collecting your old flags for retirement. Last year we collected over 80 flags and retired them using a respectful ceremony during our February Campout. Hopefully, we will collect even more this year. We will be present at both the Narthex and rear entrance to the church during the next three Sundays. If you can’t make these times, just drop your flags off at the Church office during the week. We will also be selling new flags.

Spaghetti Dinner – To celebrate Scout Sunday on January 30, the Troop will be having a Spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings. We will hold the dinner in Fellowship Hall from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The cost of the ticket will be $7 for adults, $4 for children 7 — 12, and free for those 6 and under. Tickets can be purchased from our scouts collecting flags or in the Fellowship Hall during coffee time. If you don’t have tickets, you can pay at the door. This is a fundraiser to help our scouts pay for summer camp, so please plan to attend and enjoy the food and fellowship.

Wish you could get away on a mini-vacation? We’ve got the ticket! Mark your calendar for Friday evening, February 25 and Saturday, February 26!

Wonder Full World is an unforgettable travel-themed retreat the women of our church are doing together. We’ll “travel” to each of the seven continents. While there we will explore the wonders of a woman’s heart through worship, Bible Study, quiet reflection and laughter.

Reserve your place early by registering during fellowship time. Cost is $25 and includes all materials and plenty of delicious food.

Child care and scholarships are available.

Got photos? Share your photographs of your world travels with us as we decorate for the Wonder Full World Retreat where women will “travel” the world. Please bring photographs, with your name and contact information on the back if you’d like them returned, to the Wonder Full World Retreat table during Sunday fellowship time or turn them into the church office. Thank you for helping to make our retreat a success!

Menus for Wednesday Night Dinner

January 26 Baked Ham

Green Bean Casserole Sweet Potatoes

Rolls Pecan Bars

February 2 Halibut w/Spinach & Tomatoes

Rice Salad

Cheese Cake

Women’s Wonder Full World Retreat

Tuesday Evening Small Group for Women 7:00 - 9:00 pm, HAC Parlor

Looking for a small community where you can connect with others and grow in your faith? We invite women of all ages to join our Evening Small Group for Women. Our first meeting will be Tuesday, January 25. Come get to know some great ladies and join in as we discuss some of our exciting plans for the next few months! On February 1, we will start a new bible study on David: Seeking a Heart Like His by Beth Moore. This 11 week study will delve into the theme "God will never give up on you". We will explore how David's life proves this promise to be true in this recently updated edition of Beth's earlier study A Heart Like His. In this examination of the “man after God's own heart,” David will delight and disappoint you. You'll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you've ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you! For more information, contact Jennifer Anthony ([email protected] or 626-590-3814). To register for the bible study, contact the church office (776-8821, [email protected]) Child care is available by calling 776-2422 at least 24 hours in advance.






News

Safe and Sacred Spaces

TRAINING

Classrooms 1&2 Tuesday,

February 1 6:30-9:00 pm

It is FUMC policy that all

volunteers who work with children, youth or

disabled adults complete this course. If you have yet to take this course, please feel free to call 776-8821 to sign up for

class today.

Thank you for keeping our children/youth safe!

BreakOut!

Calling all 6th graders! Don’t miss the new Sunday school class designed

JUST FOR YOU!

When: February 13 – May 22

Where: Room 21

Harris Activity Center

Breakfast Provided, Thinking caps mandatory!

Currently seeking teachers for this class. If you are energetic and have a heart for reaching pre-teens, see Mindy for more information in the church office.

I am

for….

By: at FUMC Manhattan!

Soon you will start to see thankful cards

circulating around our church. These cards

are one way we (Children’s Ministry)

can communicate what we are thankful for

to the entire congregation. As you see these cards, know that they came from the very heart of one

of our children here at FUMC.

B.L.A.S.T. (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training)




B.L.A.S.T. News (Bible Learning And Spiritual Training)

Attendance King!! Adam Fischer had 100% attendance for Y.U.M. in the fall. Way to go Adam! Double Bubble Sculptures

It’s not for weak stomachs...but fun was had by all

who participated. Sculptors chewed

3 POUNDS of double bubble.

Smile pretty...Jesus is watching...really!

No more gum?!




Action Team wants to share 2011 goals for each of the ministry areas, so all members of FUMC Manhattan know the direction for this year. In this newsletter, we focus on the first phrase of the mission statement, Connecting to Christ, through the Connecting Ministry (Hospitality, Congregational Care, and Evangelism). The report includes the overall mission, vision, and values for the ministry area, along with specific goals for 2011.

Connecting Ministries (to include Hospitality, Congregational Care, and Evangelism)

Mission - Offering radical hospitality to the world to connect people to God and each other.

Vision - Open people and spaces that actively welcome all to make a connection with God and others.

Values • Staying current with technology by utilizing the latest software and hardware possible • Reaching out to members with regular communication that contains a consistent and concise message • Providing multiple opportunities and methods to learn about an activity, event, or Church matter • Supporting all events and activities to the best of our abilities • Continually finding new ways to enhance connections • Sharing Jesus and FUMC with the broader Manhattan community

Connecting Ministry - Hospitality

Goal: Design, build, and staff information/welcome centers (2–3) for primary entrances.

Outcome(s): More visible and readily available information for members & guests

Measuring Points: Information/welcome centers staffed from 8:00 am – 12:15 pm on Sunday mornings

Specific Actions: • Approach members with building skill to design and construct information/welcome centers (2-3) • Recruit volunteers who are willing to give of 1.5 to 2 hours on Sunday mornings to staff the centers (2-3) • Initial and ongoing training for those who volunteer to staff the centers

Goal: Increase membership on the Hospitality Team by 3 – 4 members.

Outcome(s): Additional members on Hospitality Team

Measuring Points: Number of active members on Hospitality Team

Specific Actions: • Recruit 3–4 more members for Hospitality Team

Connecting Ministry – Congregational Care

Goal: Support and grow Congregational Care activities by increasing participation by 10%

Outcome(s): A 10% increase in the number of people engaged in congregational care

Measuring Points: Number of people participating in congregational care activities

Specific Actions: • Increase bus ministry by providing transportation on Wednesday evening and for special events • Recruit 4-5 more members for Congregational Care teams • Provide information on Congregational Care opportunities

Watch for more in the future


Capitol Campaign Continued from Page 1

Stewardship Campaign – Once per year, usually in the fall, we conduct this effort in order to receive estimates of giving toward our ministry (operating) budget for the next year. In 2010, this campaign was called Commitment to Christ, and we held our Commitment Sunday on December 5.

Capital Improvement Fund – In addition to gifts to the ministry (operating budget), we invite contributions to this ongoing fund, which provides for facility needs, such as furnaces, carpet, and paint.

Capital Campaign – This effort is conducted as needed for special projects, such as our proposed building renovation/construction. We have just begun our campaign Connecting in Faith, and you will receive more information during the next few weeks. We will receive pledges in February.




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Topics with Tara

Friends One of the best things our youth do is inviting friends to join our group and making them feel welcome! I believe this can be seen from the leadership within the program all the way down to our newest members. Diamonds may last a really long time but friendships are truly forever.

My Super Bowl predictions:

Ravens over the Packers 27-17

Holiday Fun

Super Bowl Party Feb 6

Dine Your Valentine

Feb 13

Markdowns for Mission

March 5

Mission Trip March 20-26

Birthdays !!! Jacob R. Jan 14

Blake S. Jan 16

Bri E. Jan 23

Sophia H. Jan 24

It’s that time of year again… Christmas decorations begin to find their way back into the closet, school starts back up again, and weekends are spent in front of the tube watching the NFL Playoffs! Which brings up two things for FUMC Youth — one we are getting closer to another amazing Super Bowl Party, and its time to start collecting food for the Flint Hills Breadbasket.

The youth have spoken and have again chosen to support the Flint Hills Breadbasket with all the canned and non-perishable foods they collect during this food drive. Collecting food and helping the homeless also

ties in well with the upcoming Spring Break mission trip to Chicago. The youth will be working with Red Line min ist r ies serving the homeless and learning about the problems our nation and the World face in battling poverty , homeles sness , hunger, and distribution of wealth/ resources.

Please be on the look out and have your food ready, as posters and collection boxes start going up around the church. Official food collection began on January 17, but there is nothing wrong with getting an early jump on things if you already have food for donations. Just bring in early drop offs to Nathan

Richard’s office in the basement of the Harris Activity Center. Last year the Youth Group gave a great donation to the Flint Hills Breadbasket, all thanks to the blessings and donations from our family here at FUMC. So please next time you run to the store pick up an extra canned food item and join our team in the Souper Bowl of Caring!

Souper Bowl, Super Service

Youth Group

postponed till after the holidays, that did not stop the group from gathering for worship and fun. The Christmas lock-in was a great success, with an Elf eating contest, dodge ball forts, and a backwards scavenger hunt! After the lock-in the fun continued with trips to

the ice skating rink in city park and going to the movies to see the new Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

The youth kept the fellowship flowing this holiday season with plenty of special holiday activities. Even though normal Wednesday youth group was

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Over Martin Luther King weekend the youth traveled to Crested Butte Colorado for some fun, fellowship, and skiing. With 51 people from both Manhattan FUMC and Wamego FUMC we made our way through the mountains which turned out to be full of adventure. God completely blessed us and everyone had a blast.

A Big Thank You to all of the leader and parents who helped make this trip possible. You were a huge blessing to us all. I also want to especially thank Kayla Queen and Jennifer Bussmann who planned and prepared meals for us on the trip. Literally everything tasted great and they were also kind enough to help us take care of the kids who ended up getting a little sick.

Thanks Again!




Mission Moments

Mission Never Stops: 10-Fold Continues A few months ago, many United Methodists took the 10-Fold journey and experienced the challenges, hopes, and dreams of our global brothers and sisters.

There now are monthly project updates online so you can hear firsthand how the 10-Fold efforts are progressing. The work being done in Haiti—the accomplishments and challenges one year after the devastating earthquake—will be featured in January.

Fair Trade? Stop, and Shop in Coming Weeks

So what's Fair Trade? And, why are we, at First United Methodist Church, making wholesome, Fair Trade products available during Fellowship time each Sunday? According to a write-up in the January, 2011 issue of "Environmental Nutrition," a monthly newsletter for food and dietary professionals, the Fair Trade program supports fair wages for farmers, and promotes fair labor standards and pricing, environmentally-conscious sustainable agricultural methods, and social responsibility. Ag producers who abide by Fair Trade standards are guaranteed a fair price, and may earn a premium for community development and organic production. Some revenue from the sale of the products also helps to underwrite education about organic production and certification. More than 6,000 Fair Trade products are available each Sunday, during FUMC Fellowship time, high-quality coffees, teas, cocoa, chocolates and dried cranberries can be purchased. To learn more about Fair Trade products, plan now to check out Taste Tests being offered Sundays, February 6 and 13 during Fellowship time. As a promotion for the upcoming Valentine's holiday, FUMC volunteers will be providing complimentary gift-wrapping for coffees (such as "Love Buzz") and chocolate bars (while supplies lasts). The sale of Fair Trade products is a project of your FUMC Mission Team.

Ogden Friendship House

FUMC Food Pantry

spaghetti sauce diapers canned pasta juice (100%) pancake syrup canned fruit

cheese toilet paper

Items Needed . . .

Amigos de Anapra Will Meet Tuesday, January 25 Come learn more about the mission school in Anapra, Mexico and how to get involved with this amazing ministry! Amigos de Anapra will meet on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm in the library. There will be a report on the work completed on the Thanksgiving trip and plans for winter/spring trips to complete construction of a new gymnasium building.

Looking to Serve on a Mission Trip in 2011?

If you are interested in helping on a construction mission trip there are two opportunities to put your faith into action this winter/spring. The Amigos de Anapra group is working on finishing up a project started this past November for a new gymnasium building at the Susanna Wesley School in Anapra, Mexico. A small group is heading down in late February to finish pouring concrete for the building. This trip will most likely be over a long weekend. A big team is needed to help over spring break (week of March 20) in erecting the building. There will be significant high work to do from scaffolding, ladders and on the roof, so most of the participants need to be comfortable with that. There will also need to be support people on the ground to roll scaffold, hand up material, etc. It should be emphasized that all will be required to bring and wear hard hats for this project. Exact travel dates will be decided by the team. If you have any interest in these trips or would like to know more about Amigos de Anapra, please contact Lynn Blecha or Eric and Jill Bernard [email protected]. Pastor Nancy can also connect you to this mission work.





Worship

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

Bus Driver John May (539-6894, Chuck Rice (537-0378, Cell # 556-4307) Cell # 587-7215)

Fellowship Time Open Door Pairs & Spares/New Journey

8:35 Service

Greeters Verle Amthauer, Marie Burgett Keith & Maxine Jevons Greg & Leslie Hoyt Rod & Susie Olsen

Main Floor Verle Amthauer, Mark Queen, Calvin & Mary Louise Drake, Bill Cool, Ushers Doug & Debbie Regester, John & Marlyn Walters Dick McChesny. Dave Whitney, Verle Amthauer

Balcony Ushers Nick & Mickki Minocha Lance & Susan Saville

Sound Dane Sargent Dane Sargent

11:00 Service

Greeters Kathy & Bob Walsten Glenn & Rosemary Busset

Main Floor Merle & Bev Eversmeyer, Loren Pepperd, Beverly Eversmeyer, Carol Keltner, Ushers Roger & Nancy Hammerschmidt, Bobb Stokes Marilyn Ray, Sylvia Scott, Gayla Strohm,

Balcony Ushers David Allen, Bill & Pat Harrison Bill & Pat Harrison, Don Kropf

Sound John Fellers John Fellers

DIAL-A-PRAYER (776-9569) APPRECIATION SCOREBOARD January Stewards May the good Lord inspire you!

Monday: Nancy Leitnaker Tuesday: Courtney Fellers Wednesday: Bill Wisdom Thursday: Jackie Mershon Friday: Peggy Goe Saturday: Chuck Rice Sunday: Richard Goe

Flowers still Needed!

Floral arrangements enhance our worship by reminding us of the beauty of God’s creation.

If you would like to contribute an arrangement, please contact Judy in the church office

at 776-8821 or [email protected]

Reunion Worship and Celebration February 20

Combined Service at 10:00 AM

We are planning an exciting worship experience that will (re)unite our church family in one service at

10:00 am. The service will include music from both contemporary and traditional styles.

Mark your calendars now, and plan to join in this wonderful celebration!





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Alpha Orientation Dinner Wednesday, January 26

6:00 pm Fellowship Hall

Billed as “an opportunity to explore the meaning of life,” the Alpha Course touches on all aspects of Christianity. The course will run on Wednesdays with dinner beginning at 6 pm for eleven weeknight sessions and one Saturday event. The first night is an opportunity to get a taste for the course and decide if it is for you. There is no commitment implied by attending our opening night. Childcare is available by reservation; please call 776-2422 at least 24 hours in advance.




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