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Larned & Garfield United Methodist Churches

Evangel

Pastor Trish’s Notes

As I write this newsletter article on Thursday, March 19th, I’m thinking, “What an interesting past week it has been!” On my way to an out-of-town Course of Study class last Thursday, I was informed the in-person Friday and Saturday class was now an on-line class, and that was just the first of many unexpected changes in my schedule, changes that have made me learn in new ways and minister out of my comfort zone. I wonder how many of us heard a whisper like Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God,” read words from Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble,” shared other scripture, prayed more, or contacted those on our hearts. We are a team; we are all in this together. And nothing can keep us from moving forward in faith. We understand, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). I’m looking at my March monthly planner, and I see many events postponed or canceled. Unless something changes, the March 26th Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour at the Larned UMC will be on-line only. The facebook live event will begin on the Chamber’s page at 9:30 AM. Please join us. Concerning small group or similar meetings, please contact the respective committee chairs or leaders. We have a calendar in the office too. We will continue our e-mails, mailings, and on-line worship services until the restrictions are lifted and more people can attend in person. Please, everyone, stay healthy. We care about you. We need you! Given how quickly the restrictions changed within one to two days last week, we have not canceled the April 3 and 4 Congregational Care Ministry training. I may pursue an on-line attendance training option, and other uses for technology in ministry. The Congregational Care Ministry RSVP deadline is March 25th. If the event is canceled, of course, we will refund people’s registration fees. The training may also be rescheduled. Even though we must order resources for the training, we understand flexibility in these unpredictable times. We will know more about the coro-navirus group restrictions as April gets closer. Once a final decision is made, I will contact everyone who registers and is otherwise involved to inform them. I don’t want any of us to rush into a cancelation only to regret that decision later. It’s probably also too early for us to decide about the Stations of the Cross ministry, Palm Sunday festivities, and Easter events. We realize prayers are heard and answered so we continue to pray for health and healing, peace and comfort, hope and wisdom. I thank everyone who has taken on extra responsibilities as we continue to reach our church families and com-munities. Please keep Joyce Stude’s and Roger Fox’ families in your thoughts and prayers. Even though we couldn’t gather together in-person to celebrate their lives and legacies, we can still mail cards with our condolences, and our personal memories of them to their family members. Our prayers, compassion, and memories will help them through this time of heartache. Please contact the office with new announcements, praises, and prayer concerns. Again, we will continue our mailings and e-mails until our schedules return to normal. Let’s pray for our pew neighbors, call them, and/or e-mail those we can. There are many on our hearts. Our prayers continue for them. As I look outside, I see the beautiful spring weather. The sun is shining. The grass’ color is more vibrant than

yesterday, and flowers are blooming. I am reminded that when anxiety and fear surrounded the disciples, they too

found joy. Our celebration of Easter is coming! Our resurrected Savior said, “‘Peace be with you! As the Father has

sent me, I am sending you’” (John 20:21). What is Jesus sending us to do in these unusual times? As individuals,

small groups, or a congregation, what ministries are we called to expand, and new ministries are we called to start?

What is God whispering, the Holy Spirit nudging, or Jesus telling us to do?

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Holy Communion; the great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, … And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ, … as we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

Copyright: “The Great Thanksgiving for Later in Lent,” Copyright © 1972 The Methodist Publishing House; Copyright © 1980, 1981, 1985 UMPH; Copyright © 1986 by Abingdon Press; Copyright © 1987, 1989, 1992 UMPH. Used by permission.”

UMH#895 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Events posted in this Evangel were scheduled before COVID-19 started to effect our sched-ules. So many events are subject to change. We will keep you posted on updates as we know

them!

Shield of Faith

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New Concerns: Jill Lee, Stop the spread of viruses & colds, Peace for the World, Raelynn Picking, Linda Lewis (Wendy’s step-mom), Don Stejskal, Karen Grossman, Marlene Carr, Duane (Beth Slack’s dad), Karla Goldsmith (D. Connelly’s cousin), David Brazda, Travis Hall, John Zook, Keith Mull, Jennifer Fitzpatrick’s step-dad, Vivi-an Nelson, Samantha Lamar, Lila Beltz, Don (Diane Connelly’s brother-in-law), Marilyn Smith, Bud John-son, Matthew Wilder The Family of: Ann Stanton, Joyce Stude, Roger Fox

On Going Concerns: Our Denomination, Roberta Lane, Janice Schmidt, Tauscher family, Jesse (Evalina’s granddaughter), Janice Wilder, Braeden, Kent Converse, Josh & Kayla North, Carla Coldiron, Donna Stejskal, Ernie & Don-na Whalan, Sue Haymaker, Azure Jacobs (Wilda Jantz’s granddaughter), Ayden Bronson, Amy Derley, Linda Caldwell, Alivia, Howard & Evalina Craig, Donna Bernazki, Deborah Wilder, Carol Fishburn, Gary Grandy, Raymond Wilder, Please continue to pray for those who have suffered loss

Homebound: Alma Frick, Jadene Colglazier, Patti Hesher, Harold Kirkham, Treva Smith, Mutt Delaney, Joan Wright, Dolores Morton, Ron Fishburn

If you have an update on any of these people please let the office know. Thank you.

Prayer Concerns

Please help support our church through Dillons Community Rewards, visit: https://www.dillons.com/communityrewards and follow the directions. Larned UMC number is 10252. If you need assistance please stop by the church office.

Thank you for your Support!

If you would like to volunteer in the Budget

Shop

Please contact Susan Fox (620-804-1106),

Geneva Pivonka (620-285-6039)

Choir Practice Wednesday

Nights @7:00 pm

UMW Pecans Stop by the office to

purchase a bag. Just $10.00

Corona virus, COVID 19, pandemic, panic, hoarding, and social distancing! All are words we were not saying or hearing just a short time ago. In fact, I don’t ever recall experiencing anything remotely like it in my life time. We are all feeling the uncer-tainty and in some cases fear that the last few weeks have brought to our doorsteps. We feel some degree of social isolation,

whether it is not joining together in worship or choosing to suspend prayer groups, or, maybe, forgoing a cup of coffee with a friend.

But we are not any of us alone. We call one another, wave from a distance and, of course, we pray for each other and the wider neighborhood and world. Certainly each of our individual prayers is heard by God as a mighty chorus asking for his help in times such as these. We all must continue to give in this moment of uncertainty, as well. People are, or may well be, finding

themselves in financial difficulty. Gifts to our church will find their way to friends and neighbors to ease their anxiety, fear and needs. Let us give and pray as a mighty chorus to God. ”You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on

every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11 submitted by Steve Hetzke, finance committee

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YOU ARE CHALLENGED!

Ensure our church is ministering to

future generations. On Your Birthday and

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Thank you!

Thank You’s

This service is becoming a

meaningful time of

worship for those who can

not be in church on

Sunday. Help us make this

a celebration of God’s love

for all of us.

Join us for Worship

April16th at 2 pm

At Country Place

Assisted Living

(we sing hymns and

have a short devotion)

General Conference has been postponed until 2021.

April Birthdays Ron VanCleave 04/02 Jon Shaver 04/04 Cherie Shaver 04/06 Carson Smith 04/08 Dick Shelton 04/11 Grady Pinkston 04/15 Keirstin Pinkston 04/15 Leah Pinkston 04/15 Harper Prescott 04/15 Kasandra Bush 04/16 Amanda Krob 04/17 Geneva Pivonka 04/19 Jan Reinhardt 04/19 Ruth Robbins 04/23 Troy Hemken 04/28 June Loomis 04/29 April Anniversaries Jon & Cherie Shaver 04/05 Mark & Becky Gabel 04/08 Jack & Lois Smades 04/08 Dale & Beth Zook 04/12 Ken & Carol Price 04/27 Don & Donna Stejskal 04/28 Raymond & Melody Wilder 04/28

United Methodist Church, Thank you so much for letting us use your space for our “Everything Baby!” class. We appreciate your sup-port and generosity! Thanks again, PN Co. Extension & PN Co. Health Department

Janice, Pastor Trish & the congregation of the UMC.

I want to thank you for the beautiful card I received last week. Also for the

church bulletin, enjoy reading them. All of the other acts of kindness you have

done for me. They were all very appre-ciative. Makes my days. Thanks a mil-

lion again & God’s blessing to all. Love, Dolores

From Operation Christmas Child: Thank you for your help in packing shoe-boxes for OCC. Every shoebox matters because every child matters to God. Our church is a part of the Lower Midwest

Region. LMW had an increase of 30,898 boxes,

United States had an increase of 148,537, “Amazing that almost a quarter of the US

increase came from the LMW.”

Philippians 4:12-13 New International Version (NIV)

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know

what it is to have plenty. I have learned

the secret of being content in any and

every situation, whether well fed or

hungry, whether living in plenty or in

want. 13 I can do all this through him who

gives me strength.

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April 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:30am Men’s

Coffee

10:00 am UMW

7:00pm Choir

2 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

Garfield Bible

Study 6:00pm

3 4 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

5 8:45am Garfield

10:15am Larned

Nursery-Chassity Solko

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5:30pm Core

Community

7 10:00am

Prayer Group

8 9:30am Men’s

Coffee

7:00pm Choir

9 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

Garfield Bible

Study 6:00pm

10 11 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

12 7:00am Sunrise Service

Garfield Breakfast

8:15am Garfield

9:15am Larned Men’s

Breakfast

9:45am Easter Egg Hunt

10:15am Larned

Nursery-Karrie Sleder

13 14 10:00am

Prayer Group

15 9:30am Men’s

Coffee

7:00pm Choir

16 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

2:00 PM

Country Living

Service

Garfield Bible

Study 6:00pm

17 18 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

19 8:45am Garfield

10:15am Larned

Nursery-Felicia Snod-

grass

Church Council Mtg.

after service

20

5:30pm Core

Community

21 10:00am

Prayer Group

22 9:30am Men’s

Coffee

7:00pm Choir

23 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

Garfield Bible

Study 6:00pm

24

6:00 pm State

Theater Movie

Night

25 10am-4pm

Budget Shop

Mini Mission Trip

26 8:45am Garfield

10:15am Larned

Nursery-Jennifer Fitz-

patrick

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5:30pm Core

Community

28 10:00am

Prayer Group

GUMC Food

Pantry

29 9:30am Men’s

Coffee

7:00pm Choir

30 10am-4pm Budget

Shop

GUMC Food Pan-

try

Prayer Service &

discussion( Gen

Conference)

Garfield Bible

Study 6:00pm

Congregational Care Ministry Training

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

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Garfield News

Garfield Bible Study

Thursdays at 6:00pm

at Brenda’s House.

Please help support our church through Dillons Community Rewards, visit: https://www.dillons.com/communityrewards and follow the directions. Garfield UMC number is 28791

If you need assistance please stop by the church office. Thank you for your Support!

Blessing Box Suggestions for restocking: non-perishable, mac-aroni & cheese, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned tuna, canned chili, canned soup, Tuna Helper, Dry cereal

Praise the Lord, the Blessing Box is getting used!

So Items are needed for Restocking

You are invited to participate in THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS April 6-11, 2020 10:00am to 7:00pm East Over Flow Room Larned United Methodist Church This is a self guided tour depicting the suffering, insults, and intense sacrifice Jesus bore on His way to crucifixion. We will access the situation and let you know of any changes.

Garfield UMC is in charge of the Food

Pantry Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th

Easter Sunday, April 12th All are welcome Sunrise Service

Garfield Cemetery at 7:00 AM

Garfield UMC Breakfast

Garfield UMC after Sunrise Service Easter Worship Service

Garfield UMC at 8:15 AM

Larned UMC Men’s Breakfast

Larned UMC at 9:15 AM Easter Egg Hunt

Larned UMC at 9:45 AM Easter Worship Service

Larned UMC at 10:15 AM

This is what is scheduled at this time. We will update as we know more.

Happy April !!!!!!!!!!!!! I sure don’t want to harp on this to long as it is on the news constantly, but the corona virus has robbed us of our livelihood. Our lives have all been put on hold, but one thing...Our Lord and Savior is still with us and watching over us.. So I say thank you Lord for your care your love and your safety. I am anxiously awaiting Easter and praying that we can do our ser-vices. This is one of the most important times in our life and the life of Jesus. He has risen. He is taking care of us and He is the best friend I could have now. He once again helped me through a pickle of a time and brought out with a shout. Once again thank you. I am also waiting on the flow-ers, spring is springing out all over and I am anxiously awaiting the time to get in the gardens and start the clean out. But the weather people are talking snow still so I will wait patiently for the correct time and then I will get started. The flowers blooming remind me of Jesus’ rebirth. They last throughout the winter and bloom so prettily. Okay now, please take care of yourselves, your neigh-bors, your families. We shall make it through this pandemic, with prayer and cleanliness. Pray pray pray. Thank you Pastor Tricia for all you do and for Brenda keeping us all informed. You are both a God send.. God bless you all and please stay safe. I love you and I will pray for all of you. God bless, once again...Elaine.

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April @ Larned

Communion Stewards: Miguel, Wendy & Carlos

Ibarra, Gary & Terry Rainbolt

Ushers: Wayne Brownlee, Jeff Delaney,

Garet Fitzpatrick, Bob Sallee

Greeters: Eli & Debbie Makings

Steve & Jolene Hetzke

@ Garfield Stewards: Elaine and Brenda

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Sunday Schedules

GUMC Schedule:

8:45am - Worship Fellowship & refreshments following

LUMC Schedule:

9:45am - Fellowship Time 10:15am - Worship Service 10:30am - Children’s Church

Church office hours:

Monday—Thursday 8:30 am—4:30 pm

April 2020