Motley Free Methodist Church, 33 Wellwood Street E, Motley, MN. 56466 June 2016

Pastor Jim Johnson: pastorjim05@brainerd.net 218.352.6888 http://www.motleyfreemethodistchurch.com

Jeremiah 29:10-13 “This is what the Lord says: when seventy years are complete for Babylon I will come to you and fulfill My gracious promise to you, to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find me when you seek me will all your heart. I will be found by you declares the Lord and will bring you back from captivity…..” Many times when I am in prayer for our city and our communities I pray as the Apostle Paul prayed for Israel….”my heart’s desire and prayer for Motley, Leader, Philbrook, Poplar, Lincoln, Pillager, Staples and beyond is: that they would be saved’. God has plans to save, to redeem, to transform, to heal, to prosper His church and His people. It is not God’s will that any should perish but that all should come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ His Son. I wonder today, if the church of Jesus Christ has the heart of God. Do we long to prosper in HIM? I know that we all long to prosper, but do we long to prosper in HIM? Do we yearn for more of Jesus? Do we desire to love God more today than we did last week, and more tomorrow than we did today? Is the church of the USA, and are we, willing to die for Jesus? Does the church today, weep for the condition of society? Do we travail in prayer for lost souls to be saved? Is the church crying out to God on behalf of our children, marriages, the lonely, the addicted, the convicted, and then listening to do what God would have us to do for these situations? God has plans to prosper His people and plans to give us hope and a future in HIM. Oh that the church today would long for more of HIM, and watch God move in ways that can only be explained as a move of God. To the glory of God. I pray this is our hearts desire brothers and sisters. I pray this for Motley FMC and His church everywhere. Friends, will you commit to pray this summer for the leadership of this church? We long to do the will of God. I am asking that you commit to pray for the BOA, the pastors and ministry leaders as we seek to do what God would have us to do, in every circumstance. Will you pray for our nation and the church of Jesus Christ? We need the guiding hand of God today more perhaps, than ever before in our history. June will be busy too. Several of us will be leaving this week to go to our conference meetings Thursday through Saturday. We will have our annual VBS week June 20th -24th. Thank you in advance for praying for this week, the staff and the preparations for VBS. May I also mention some things in July? On July 17th Thom and Sherry Cahill will be with us to share about their desire to become missionaries to Africa. On July 24th we will have our annual river baptism again. On July 31st we will have the Hartley family here again to sing and play for us in the evening. So please put these important dates on your calendars too. Tomorrow, May 30th, is Memorial Day here in the USA. Why not take the time to go to a service at some cemetery or school and remember those that have given all to insure the freedoms that we enjoy here in the USA. There are services in Pillager and in Staples. There are services at Bridgman cemetery and Motley cemetery and Poplar cemetery. There is a service here at the Motley school at 10:00 am too. I praise and thank the Lord God for blessing America. And I say thank you men and woman of the armed services that have served and thank those that have given all. Joyfully serving Jesus and joyfully serving you, Pastor Jim

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Words from Pastor Jim 1

Upcoming Events 2

Small Group Information 2

Women’s Ministry Information 2

Children’s Programming Information 3

Nursery Schedule 3

Youth News 4

AWANA Update 4

Board of Administration Meeting Minutes 5

Calendar of Events 6

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A Few Words from Pastor Jim:

Coming June 20-24, 2016! Register today!

Upcoming Events:

*June 2-4-NCC Meetings *June 10-11-Men’s Retreat *June 11-Women’s Meeting 10 am *June 15-Youth Event 5 pm *June 16-VBS Decorating 10 am *June 17-18-Men’s Retreat *June 18-Motley Parade 10 am *June 20-24-Vacation Bible School-4:30-7:30 pm *June 27-BOA Meeting 6:30 pm

Small Group Information:

What’s Happening in the Women’s Ministry Kitchen?

As a part of a growing body, the best way to have a more

intimate fellowship and Bible study is to be involved in a

small group. Here at the Motley Free Methodist Church we

currently have 7 small group opportunities…

Sunday morning at 10:30 in the old sanctuary, see Chris Neal or Dan Rose studying Galatians

Sunday Evening Service-6:00 pm

Tuesday afternoon Women’s Bible study at 1:00 pm will be on hold until July

Tuesday evening Bible Study starting at 6:30 pm studying Prayer from the War Room

Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am in the church basement studying the book of Acts

Wednesday afternoon intercessory prayer team at 12:00 pm

Saturday evening prayer group at the church at 6 pm with Pastor Les Crider

Please pray about which group you can be a part of or if you would be willing to lead a different small group

please see Patric Doyle or Pastor Jim!

“Choose you this day whom you will serve. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord!”

~ Joshua 24:15b

“Choices” was the theme of our Ladies Tea held May 14th and Estelle Poulton did a beautiful job of tying the above

referenced verse into her testimony that she shared with us. Thank you Estelle for sharing, Sue N. for providing the

beautiful décor and dishes, Mary for leading us in song, Alice for sharing stories and to all the ladies who brought

food, helped set up and clean up. Thank you to the lovely 63 ladies of all ages who came to fellowship, praise and

hear from Jesus. It was a very good day.

Brewing on the front burners…. VBS is rolling in fast. We will be decorating on Thursday (16th) if you want to be a

part of that. Please take note of the signup sheets on the back table for items that we still may be in need of. Father’s

Day is June 19th. Sue N (1

st) & Brenda R (2

nd) will be handing out gifts to our men after each service.

Simmering on the back burners…. Baptism/potluck Sunday in July 24, Mother/ Daughter “Passport to Purity”

overnighter August 19th-20

th, Back to School Fair August 22

nd, Beth Moore Simulcast September 17

th. All of these

events will have more information as the dates come closer, but we wanted you to be aware of them so you can jot

them down if you are interested in attending. (We talk more in depth on each topic at our WM meetings also if you

would like to come.. hint, hint) All of these events provide opportunities for us to share and show the love of Jesus

to those close to us and new people we meet for a moment. I encourage you to get involved where you feel called.

Give something new a try.. You may like it! Warning… following the call of Jesus is contagious and when you feel

the Spirit moving, that thirst for more is insatiable! You will be hooked for LIFE! Come and join us. I can’t wait to

welcome you in to the greatest group of sisters you will ever meet

Next WM’s meeting is June 11th

at 10am. ALL women are welcome! See you there.

Kathy Broberg ~ 218.397.2033 … 218.296.2071 … brobsrk@yahoo.com

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Nursery Schedule:

In the children’s programming news…

*During the summer months our children’s church programming will look a bit different. Preschool & Kindergarten class will be taught by Emily Doyle. Jason Caldwell will continue to teach our 1st & 2nd grade class, 3rd-4th grade class will continue to be taught by Barb Hirshey and Dee Carlson and the upper elementary & youth students will be invited to join us in the sanctuary for the sermon. Their class will resume in September. In Nursery News: We continue to be grateful to all our volunteers who are on the rotating schedule. If you have any questions, please see Renee House! VBS: This year’s vacation Bible School will be here and gone before we know it! Our theme is Cave Quest, it will be held June 20-24, 2016 from 4:30-7:30 pm! Please be in prayer for our staff, the families that will attend and that it is a wonderful week glorifying God! The group decided to order VBS T-Shirts again, if you would like a t-shirt please see Linda Beebe! The donation sheets are still on the back table, please have your donations turned in by Sunday, June 12. If you are bringing in items, Val Johnson is in charge of collecting our donations this year! Thank you in advance for your help! Thank you for praying, thank you for volunteering! If you haven’t preregistered…please do so today! You can register at www.motleyfreemethodistchurch.com/vbs.html

Children’s Programming News:

July First/Second Service:

July 3-Lonna & Nick D/Lori & Tayah S

July 10-Debbie C & Diane J/Renee & Callie B

July 17-Logan & Jen M/Diane B & Christian V

July 24-Sue & Ian N/Brandi & Margaret F

July 31-Steve & Maggie D/Renee & Lilly N

June First/Second Service:

June 5-Tammy & Dale R/Sandy K & Christian V

June 12-Emily & Pat/Ken & Hope J

June 19-Linda J & Brenda R/Jenelle & Chloe C

June 26-Dave & Nancy/Sam & Dayton B

August First/Second Service:

Aug. 7-Craig & Carol W/John & Angie N

Aug. 14-Renee & Mikayla R/Teri B & Grace J

Aug. 21-Kripa & Kristen O/Marisela & Ashley V

Aug. 28-Tammy & Dale R/Dale & Carla L

YOUTH NEWS:

In May, the youth had several events. May 1st we

celebrate our high school seniors: Ashley Crider,

Sammy Simon, and Josh Hoemberg. Senior Sunday

is to help our seniors know we love them and pray for

their future. We bring them up front to present them

with a Bibles! Congratulations Seniors!! May 4 was a

regular youth night followed by two event weeks.

Wednesday, May 11, Joy from LAPS came and shared

the value of abstinence with our youth. Then, on

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 we had our first adventures

at Charlie’s. Thank you Charlie, Estelle and all parents

who volunteered to chaperone that evening! Another

exciting thing that happened in May was the

graduation of our AWANA 6th graders! We invited all

6th graders to start youth group in May! The youth also

started a new video series on choices as well!

In June, we have another Adventure’s at Sue & Mike’s

lined up for June 15th. A note/permission slip will come

home shortly for parents as to the actual events taking

place! The group will still plan to leave the church at 5

pm again and return around 8 pm.

If you have any questions, prayer requests, etc…

please feel free to talk with Tim/Jess Judd or Craig

Weigel jessleejohnson@yahoo.com or 218-296-2441,

we look forward to God’s guiding and watching what

He does in the hearts and lives of these young people!!

Men’s Ministry Update:

Items for VBS Still Needed:

Soft Shell Flour Tortillas (200)- Taco Meat- Big Bags of Shredded Lettuce Cookies (15 doz. every night)- Hope J, Pudding cups (180)- Pool Noodles (6)- Large glow stars- Long Lengths of flat cardboard- Box of small paper cups- Gluten-free unsalted crackers- 12 cups of popped popcorn- Variety of Bird feathers- 2 Battery operated Pillar Candles- 2 Sponge balls- 2 florescent rocks- Paper cups- Box of 5 oz. plastic cups- 40 cotton socks- 4 cans of eco-friendly spray chalk- 12 large car washing sponges- Poster board- 12 Red Glow sticks- 12 x 18 in. sheet of white felt- 24 in foam heart painted grey or black- 900 small drinking cups- Popped popcorn bags(450 oz.)- No Shell Sunflower Seeds Bags (150 spoonfuls)- Boxes of Goldfish crackers (450 oz.)- 170 frozen waffles- 300-2 oz. plastic condiment cups- Fruit flavored Cream cheese tubs (36oz)- 75 strawberries (Day 3)- 600 Blue berries (Day 3)- Bags of Shredded Carrots (day 4)- Large Bags of Shredded Iceberg Lettuce (day 4)- Things to Borrow: Two Blankets/Throw rugs (Bible story) Solid Colored bed Sheets- Greenery- 3 Beach Towels- Large Brown Sheets- Variety of plastic flowers- Large black sheet or cloth- Small wool blanket- 3 hand held mirrors- Battery operated Christmas lights (closing)- Lots of flashlights- **Anything that would look good in or from a cave for decorations-

Men's Retreats June 10 &11 and 17&18 We will be going up to Leech Lake for a good time of fishing, games and time with the Lord. Any questions talk to Alex Griffith or Richard Broberg. God Bless Richard

Thank you again to all the volunteers, clubbers and families who were all a part of our club! I

especially thank the youth group who took time each night to help the SPARKS in their handbooks! I pray that

God used that time to help each and every one of you grow closer to Him!

We had a great year and I am praying you all are enjoying this wonderful spring/summer weather! Thank you

to all that supported our ministry through prayer or financial donations, we appreciate your support!

Again, I ask that even during the summer months that all continue to pray for clubbers and their families and

leaders- we can pray that they all have a fun and safe summer; that families would return for VBS this summer,

and God would continue to work in their lives through all they learned this past year! For those of you that

have been sponsors this year and in the past, please continue to pray for those kids, and if possible send them

a note letting them know you are praying for them. Lastly, pray for our volunteers, that God would bless their

summer for being so giving of their time to the children this year.

**p.s.Mark your calendars for September 14th- which will be our 2016-17 Registration Night!!!**

--Valerie Johnson

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION MEETING MINUTES: Present: Linda Beebe, Kathy & Pastor Richard Broberg, Charlie Poulton, Craig Weigel, Pat Doyle, Pastor Jim Johnson, & Traci Birkholtz Guests Present: Duane Brayton Devotional/Prayer: Reading from A.W. Tozer, Hebrews 10:36

Many lovers of His crown, but few lovers of the cross… Old Business: Reviewed April 25, 2016 Secretary Minutes. Linda mentioned that in last month’s Treasurer report the terms, “Building Fund of $6,190.00” should be worded as “Additional Building Offerings” in the future – so there is no confusion. Craig motioned to accept the Secretary Report with the change mentioned, and Kathy seconded motion. No discussion, all agreed, motion carried.

Reviewed April 30, 2016 Treasurer Report. Linda reported beginning balance in checking account was $28,556.40 with offerings of $86,356.07 and Pass Through Monies of $8,146.40 for a total of $123,058.87. Year to date expenses of $90,522.73 leaving a balance in checking as of April 30, 2016, of $32,536.14. Savings Account balance is $5,000.82. Building Loan Balance is $62,434.82 and YTD Additional Building Offerings is $6,190.00. Traci motioned to accept Treasurer’s Report, Charlie seconded motion. No discussion, all agreed, motion carried. VBS – We could still use a few leaders. We will have youth assisting us again this year. Sue and Dan are currently working on the props. We have some donations yet to fill, but no major concerns at this time.

Conference Meetings – Coming up the first weekend in June. The last detail left is to figure out carpooling. Youth Leader Training – Craig attended in Wisconsin. He took away some new ideas and enjoyed the speaker and

what he had to offer. Next year it will be here in Minnesota and he feels it is definitely worth going to. New Business: Summer Camps – Discussion included: Announcing a deadline for registrations, and determining eligibility. Financial Help for Garage Roof – Frequent church attender has requested financial help for supplies to repair her roof. She is on a limited income and has family members willing to provide the labor. Kathy made a motion to help with a gift of $500, Craig seconded motion. No discussion, all agreed, motion carried. Summer Sunday School – Instead of finding a Sunday school replacement teacher for the fifth and sixth grade class, it was agreed upon to have them sit upstairs during church services. Missionaries: Tom and Sherry Cahill – Will be here July 17th to discuss how God is calling them to mission in Africa. Financial Help – A new resident at the Motley Motel was directed to us for financial assistance as she was in dire circumstances. $150 was paid towards her motel stay and a $150 gift card to Ernie’s was provided for gas and grocery assistance. Security Issues – Duane brought another option to the board in the way of protection. He showed us a print-out/brochure for film coverings. This would prevent the windows from shattering and at the same time it prevents heat loss during the winter months. Another consideration brought to our attention was having multiple doors in use makes it tougher to monitor who is coming and going. Discussion also included security cameras. Prices vary widely depending on wants and needs. Morey House – Realtor Sandy Knosalla visited the property and provided Pastor with possible comparisons. Looking to sell “As Is” rather than putting too much money into updates. Charlie closed with prayer.

June 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 *9:30-Bible Study *12 pm-AA Meeting *12 pm Prayer Time *5:30-Youth Group

2 *NCC Meetings

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*12 pm-AA Meeting *NCC Meetings

4 *NCC Meetings *6 pm-Prayer Time

5 *6 pm Evening Service

6 *4 pm Worship Practice

7 *6:30 pm Bible Study

8 *9:30-Bible Study *12 pm-AA Meeting *12 pm Prayer Time *5:30-Youth Group

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10 *12 pm-AA Meeting *Men’s Retreat

11 *10 am-Women’s Ministry

*6 pm –Prayer Time

12 *6 pm-Evening Service

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14 *6:30 pm Bible Study

15 *9:30-Bible Study *12 pm-AA Meeting *12 pm Prayer Time *5:30-Youth Group @ Sue’s

16 *VBS Decorating 10 am

17 *12 pm-AA Meeting *Men’s Retreat

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*Motley Parade 10 am *6 pm- Prayer Time 19

*Father’s Day

20 *4:30-7:30-VBS

21 *4:30-730-VBS

22 *9:30-Bible Study *12 pm-AA Meeting *12 pm Prayer Time

*4:30-7:30-VBS

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*4:30-7:30- VBS

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*12 pm-AA Meeting

*4:30-7:30 VBS

25 *6 pm-Prayer Time

26 *6 pm-Evening Service

27 *6:30-BOA Meeting.

28 *6:30 pm Bible Study

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