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Burlington United Methodist Church 195 West Center Street, P.O. Box 201

Burlington, IL 60109 Church Phone: 847-683-3535

Website; www.burlington-umc.org FB burlington united methodist church

E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] (secretary)

January/February

2014 Newsletter

Look! I’m doing a new thing;

now it sprouts up; don’t you recognize it?

I’m making a way in the desert,

paths in the wilderness. Isaiah 43:19 (CEB)

Greetings for this new year!

The month of January brings with it the beginning of a fresh new year – and holds opportunities to

try new things and make changes in our lives. This is a time for reflection and planning a new

direction.

In November, we held an all-church Vision meeting just prior to our Church Conference. Later this

month we will be meeting to assess the information gathered at that meeting and what our goals

are as we move forward. If you have ideas you’d like us to consider, please contact me by phone

(630-452-5193)or email [email protected]

In worship, we will continue to work our way through the Bible, and my sermons will focus on the

Gospel of John from now until Easter. We will look at the story of Jesus as told in the major

events and stories chronicled in this fourth gospel.

I hope that you will join us on Sundays for worship and coffee time that follows. Stop by for our

community dinners the third Thursday of each month, or try out a short-term Bible study group.

God is at work in our lives doing new things all the time – what new thing will you try this winter to

deepen your faith?

Grace and peace,

Pastor Becky Nicol

9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Youth Group

Childcare is available in our nursery for

newborns though four years olds

http://www.burlington-umc.org

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.umc.org/

01 Kelly Roby

02 Teresa Way

05 Alli Settanni

Marjorie Anderson

07 Gregory LeSage

08 Cindy Parks

10 Bruce Collins

11 Cathy McCoy

Curt Thompson

14 Floyd Stamper

16 Christy Gauger

Paige Reuter

18 Gabrielle Shaw

JM. Friedmann Jr

20 Julie Templeton

Deborah Ormond

22 Jackson Smith

Ryan Mains

23 John Anderson

24 Hunter Stanis

Skylar Stanis

Joan Collins

25 Dean Bradshaw

J.D. Shaw

28 Romelle Ostrom

30 Mary Beth Hagberg

01 Tracey Friedmann

02 Doug Kanies

03 Sheri Morris

Regan Creadon

07 Steven Hosey

Larry Creadon

08 Zack Oranger

Dom LoPiccolo

09 Jori Reuter

12 Jennifer Wilson

13 Jeremy Wendt

14 Katianna Branecki

Doug Roby

Reese Reuter

Christine LeSage

16 Robert Barnes

Heather Anderson

17 Deanna Roby

18 Colleen Heffernan

Delores Jenny

Monica Albini

Ruth Getzelman

Beth Volpp

20 Cathy Finn

22 Diane Hosey

23 Sharon Thompson

Charlene Way

24 Beth McDonald

25 Tori Settanni

26 Cheryl Ward

27 Haven William

January & February Celebrations

January 2 James & Donna Rakowski

January 5 Matt & Chris Klein

January 6 Jeff & Dina Good

January 13 Wade & Sheila Coklan

January 23 Doug & Kelly Roby

January 29 George & Delores Jenny

February 10 Joe & Sandy Konecny

February 19 John & Karen Hills

We make every attempt to print

accurate celebration dates. Please

call or email the Church Office

with corrected

dates and information.

Thank you….Mary

[email protected]

Church Office 847-683-3535

B u r l i n g t o n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h N e w s l e t t e r — J a n u a r y & F e b r u a r y P a g e 2

As we approach the two year anniversary of the Monthly Third Thursday Community Dinners at Burlington UMC, we are happy to announce that the December Christmas Dinner on December 19th served our largest number to date. The Burlington UMC’s Missions and Outreach Committee served a delicious Ham Dinner and the Fellowship Hall was rock’in with good conversation, laughter, and great food. We have now come to realize that the Community had a hunger not only for food, but for the kind of fellowship that happens when you share a meal together.

The third Thursday monthly Community Dinner is open to ANYONE in our community….BUMC members, friends, friends of friends, and neighbors. Serving times are 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with take outs available.

As we begin 2014, we hopeful and confident that this ministry will expand by reaching out to more families. We have an amazing, loving, generous congregation. Every member has contributed in some capacity and we are honored to serve our Lord in this special way.

The Community Dinner Ministry Team


All kids WELCOME!

Valentines for Soldiers Sunday, January 19th

Monthly Community Dinners Begins Year # 3

Valentines Celebration Sunday, February 9th

January 5 John 1:35-51Behold the Lamb of God,

Call of disciples, “Come and see”

January 12 John 2:1-11 Wedding at Cana, water

into wine

January 19 John 2:13-25Jesus cleanses the

temple, signifying the destruction and

raising of the temple of his body

January 26 John 3:1-21Jesus and Nicodemus,

being born anew, God’s love for the

world

February 2 John 4:1-42Jesus meets a Samaritan

woman at well, speaks of living water,

true worship, and the fields white for

harvest

February 9 John 4:46-54Healing official’s son,

faith in the word of promise and/or

John 5:1-18The invalid at Bethesda,

Jesus heals one who shows no faith

February 16 John 6:35-59The Bread of Life that

comes from heaven

February 23 John 7:37-52 Jesus’ promise of the

Spirit’s living water


January Monthly Greeters : Linda Haines/Jackie

Bowman

Date: Liturgist

5th Floyd Stamper

12th Gail Stover

19th Betty Terrell

26th Dick Terrell (Praise Singers)

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February Monthly Greeters : Joe & Sandy Konecny

Date: Liturgist

2nd Cathy McCoy

9th Betty Rylko

16th Mary Friedmann

24th Frank McCoy (Praise Singers)

147 Mill Street

Hampshire, IL 60140

(224) 400-7130

When: EVERY MONTH on: THIRD Monday 8:30 -10:00 a.m.

Saturday (following the 3rd Monday)

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Intake Process: Clients will be asked for their address. Proof of residence is required (i.e. utility bill)

Eligibility: Services will be limited to residents of Hampshire and Burlington townships.

Needed this Month Personal...Feminine products, dish soap, tooth

brushes, tooth paste, bath soap, paper towels, and tissues.


02 10:15 a.m. Growth Small Group

05 9:00 a.m. Worship (Communion)

10:15 a.m. Sunday school Youth Group

10:30 a.m. Church Council

07 5:15 p.m. Praise Band

7:30 p.m. Trustee Meeting

08 1:30 & 7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry

7:00 p.m. Christian Education

12 9:00 a.m. Worship

10:15 a.m. Sunday school /Youth Group

10:30 a.m. United Methodist Women

13 7:00 p.m. 4H Club


15 7:00 p.m. BFIT (Outside Group)

16 10:15 a.m. Growth Small Group at Church

7:00 p.m. Mission & Outreach Committee

19 9:00 a.m. Worship (Food Pantry)



22 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee



9:00 a.m. Worship (Nursery available for newborns through 4 years old)

10:00 Fellowship Hour 10:15 Sunday School/Youth Group

(January—May)

February

02 9:00 a.m. Worship (Communion)


10:30 a.m. Church Council


7:30 p.m. Trustee Meeting

06 10:15 a.m. Growth Small Group (Rose Garden)

Call Mary @ 847-683-4373



10:30 a.m. United Methodist Women

10 7:00 p.m. 4H Club


12 1:30 & 7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry

16 9:00 a.m. Worship (Food Pantry)



19 7:00 p.m. BFIT (Outside Group)

20 10:15 a.m. Growth Small Group (Rose Garden)

Call Mary @ 847-683-4373

20 7:00 p.m. Mission & Outreach Committee



26 6:00 p.m. Pastor-Parish

January

20 5 –7 pm Community Dinner

25 8 am - 12:30 pm District Leadership Conference

16 5 –7 pm Community Dinner


CASA Kane County is a non-profit volunteer organization that advocates for the

best interest of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system.

This year there were over 50 names hanging on the BUMC tree. Thanks to the

generosity of the Country Covenant Church and BUMC every card was taken off

the “Giving Tree.” Many members joyfully snatched two or tree names thus

providing a wonderful Christmas for a special child. The project is spear-headed by

Cathy McCoy and the Youth Group. By mid-December gifts were piled high and

ready for delivery to CASA by the Youth group.

THANK YOU Burlington UMC and Country Covenant Church Members!

According to Wikipedia…. A snowbird is someone from the

U.S. Northeast, U.S. Midwest, Pacific Northwest, or Canada who

spends a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as California,

Arizona, Florida, or Texas.

Here at BUMC we have several snowbirds who have flown the coop.

We of course we will try our best to keep their seats warm in the

pews, but most of all we will miss you and pray for a wonderful

respite from the Illinois weather and a safe return.

Robert & Carolyn Fred & Sharon Jim & Jim

Dave & Midge Gene and Fran

Beautiful new Advent Paraments were presented and dedicated in the December 1st Worship Service to the memory of Danny Rylko. Willie Kanies created the amazing gifts that will be cherished for many years to come. Thank you!

Raylan LeSage born on June 10 and Emmett Henry Arendt born on June 19 attended their first BUMC Charge Conference with their mothers, Christine and Brittney. Both boys were baptized this year and are becoming great bud-dies.

Raylan, his big brother Gregory, and Emmett have put big smiles on all of

BUMC’s congregation’s faces. WELCOME!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas


Term ends

2013

Term ends

2014

Term ends

2015

Term ends

2016

Pastor-Parish Relations, Chair: Frank McCoy

Frank McCoy Nancy Russell

Chris Klein Midge Benson

Jan Stout Dan Heffernan Linda Haines

Frank McCoy Doug Roby Steve Arendt

Lay member to Annual Conference: Betty Rylko Alternate: Doug Roby

Lay Leader: Gene Reuter

Nominations and Lay Leadership, Chair: Pastor Becky Nicol

Mary Friedmann Sharon Hampel

Dave Benson Betty Rylko

Chris Klein Lloyd Stover



Trustees, Chair: Joe Konecny

Gene Reuter Floyd Stamper

Joe Konecny Marilou Kothe Kelly Roby

Fred Hampel Louie Hitzeroth Greg Settanni Chuck Banas

Dick Terrell Floyd Stamper

Mission and Outreach, Co-Chairs: Diane Stamper and Sharon Thompson

Diane Stamper Tarri Banas

Jonathan Klein Sharon Thompson

Phyllis Treadwell Sandy Konecny Dick Terrell

Tarri Banas Diane Stamper Linda LeSage

Worship and Fellowship, Chair: Betty Rylko Peggy Neisendorf

Doug Roby Judy Miller Fran Reuter Kris Blanchard

Donna Heffernan Betty Rylko Paul Martinak

Willie Kanies Doug Roby

Christian Education, Chair: Brittney Arendt

Martha Smith Betty Terrell Donna Heffernan

Roby Stover Katie Stover Krista Roby

Brittney Arendt Beth McDonald Cathy McCoy

Martha Smith Christine LeSage

Continuing Committees;

Memorial Committee, Chair: Matt Klein, Linda Haines, and Ruth Getzelman

Media Team: Zach Hitzeroth, Becca Roby, Tarri Banas, and Tom Nicol

Membership: Jackie Bowman and Linda Haines

Audit: Mike Wendt

Church Council Chair: Lloyd Stover

Treasurer: Greg Settanni

Finance Secretary: Steve Arendt

Pastor: Rev. Becky Nicol

BUMC Lay Leadership for 2014

Term ends

2013

Term ends

2014

Term ends

2015

Term ends

2016

Pastor-Parish Relations, Chair: Frank McCoy

Frank McCoy Nancy Russell

Chris Klein Midge Benson

Jan Stout Dan Heffernan Linda Haines

Frank McCoy Doug Roby Steve Arendt

Lay member to Annual Conference: Betty Rylko Alternate: Doug Roby


Nominations and Lay Leadership, Chair: Pastor Becky Nicol


Dave Benson Betty Rylko

Chris Klein Lloyd Stover



Trustees, Chair: Joe Konecny

Gene Reuter Floyd Stamper

Joe Konecny Marilou Kothe Kelly Roby

Fred Hampel Louie Hitzeroth Greg Settanni Chuck Banas

Dick Terrell Floyd Stamper

Mission and Outreach, Co-Chairs: Diane Stamper and Sharon Thompson

Diane Stamper Tarri Banas

Jonathan Klein Sharon Thompson

Phyllis Treadwell Sandy Konecny Dick Terrell

Tarri Banas Diane Stamper Linda LeSage

Worship and Fellowship, Chair: Betty Rylko Peggy Neisendorf

Doug Roby Judy Miller Fran Reuter Kris Blanchard

Donna Heffernan Betty Rylko Paul Martinak

Willie Kanies Doug Roby

Christian Education, Chair: Brittney Arendt

Martha Smith Betty Terrell Donna Heffernan

Roby Stover Katie Stover Krista Roby

Brittney Arendt Beth McDonald Cathy McCoy

Martha Smith Christine LeSage

Continuing Committees;

Memorial Committee, Chair: Matt Klein, Linda Haines, and Ruth Getzelman

Media Team: Zach Hitzeroth, Becca Roby, Tarri Banas, and Tom Nicol

Membership: Jackie Bowman and Linda Haines

Audit: Mike Wendt

Church Council Chair: Lloyd Stover

Treasurer: Greg Settanni

Finance Secretary: Steve Arendt

Pastor: Rev. Becky Nicol

Session Choices

A. Welcoming New Members into

your Church

B. Role of Trustees

C. Spanish as a Second Language

D. United Methodist Church

Structure in Spanish

E. Imagine No Malaria

F. The Ministry of Peace

* * * * *

Workshop Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration

Light Breakfast

Fellowship

9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Worship

9:40 - 10:40 a.m. Session I

10:50 - 11:50 a.m. Session II

12:00 - 12:20 p.m. District Update

* Offering will be dedicated

to “Imagine No Malaria”


Elgin District Training Event 2014

by January 15, 2014 via email, fax, mail

Reverend Oscar

Carrasco

Elgin District

Training Event 2014

Barrington United Methodist Church

98 Algonquin Road

Barrington, Illinois 60010


Paul Martinak’s sister Paulette

Marjorie Anderson

Dorothy Doughty

Eileen Hickman

Gerry McGrew

T.O. Scott

Harold Jones

Sandie Oranger

George and Delores Jenny

Midge Benson

Mea

Sandy Konecny’s coworker Sharon

Gene & Fran’s grandchildren and

great nephew, Nathan

Karen Hills

Chuck’s mother, Ann Banas

Donna Heffernan’s mother, Bernice

Lizzie

Monique

Kathy Duchaj

Dan and Donna’s nephew John

Reid

Ryan

Don Thompson

Linda Lehman

Doug Kanies’ Aunt

Bob Pearson

Jaclyn

Beth McDonald

Betty Rylko’s two brothers

People in the Philippines

Paul Weidner, father of a friend of

Beth’s

All who travel over the holidays

Jeff’s co-worker’s daughter

Charlie Herman

Carol O’Strowski

Gayle Volpp’s brother Randy

Betty T’s brother Frank and

wife Suzanne

Condolences to the Families of:

Margaret Stover

Jim Hanson

David Follman

Fred Bishop

Ron Percy

Paul Wagner

Bud Loek

Barbara Salins

Burlington United Methodist Church

P.O. Box 201

Burlington, Illinois 60109

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