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Pastor:
Rev. D
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Carte
r Office Mgr./Treasurer
Terri H
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Children’s Coordinator
Jodi P
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Youth Coordinator & Custodian
Chad Irw
in
Adult Coordinator &
Newsletter Editor —
Kari T
alb
ert
Ph. 872-2401, 872-2350,
872-5833 (also FAX number)
Pastor Dennis– [email protected]
Terri – [email protected]
Jodi— [email protected]
Chad—[email protected]
Kari – [email protected]
Website– scottcitymethodistchurch.com
First United Methodist Church
412 S. College
Scott C
ity, KS 67871
Notice of
Address Change
Requested
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Inside this Issue:
Pastor’s Corner & Family
of God Dinner
2
VBS info & mission 3
UMW News, women’s
study & prayer groups,
wedding shower, & camp
4-5
Summer lunches for kids &
blood drive
6
Correction & kids’ activities 7
Calendar 8-9
Breadbasket & notices 10-11
Prayer concerns 12
Birthdays, sympathy, &
Lakeside retreat
13
Help needed, thank you’s,
& Staying Connected
14-15
Volume 9 — Issue 6 June 2015
June 7 Communion & Fellowship Sunday—1 Service @
9:00 a.m. “To the Church in Sardis”—Revelation 3:1-6
June 14 “To the Church in Laodicea”—Revelation 3:14-21
June 21 “The Last Invitation in the Bible”—Revelation 22:7:21
June 28 Guest Speaker: Kari Talbert & friends “The Power of a Story”—
Deuteronomy 6:4-7 & John 4:25-42
June
Sermons
VBS June 8th-12th
See pg. 3
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With a Thankful HeartWith a Thankful Heart
I want to thank the whole church family for all of your love and support over the last seven years. Betty and I have been so blessed and fortunate to be a part of Scott City First
United Methodist Church. I have a greater understanding of Paul’s words to the church in Philippi: “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart.” (Philippians 1:3-7b, ESV). We love you all and we are blessed to have you as friends.
In Jesus’ love and service,
~Pastor Dennis Carter
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CornerCornerCornerCorner
“Family of God” Carry-In Dinner Let’s celebrate our
new members/baptisms & Pastor Dennis & Betty’s ministry here!
May 31, 2015 Noon in Baker Hall
♦ Special program during dinner ♦ Money tree for Pastor Dennis & Betty Meat, drinks, & table service provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
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Staying Connected
Next Chapter (continued from pg. 14) Andover, and Pastor John Lewis has been called to our church. What is our role in this change? How are we to respond? How do we remember the last chapter fondly and still be ready for the next one to unfold? When I looked up the definition of pastor online, I found that Bible dictionaries define the word as “a helper or feeder of the sheep.” (source: BibleStudyTools.com). My vanity struggles with this image because that requires us—the church—to be the sheep. Being called a sheep isn’t flattering. Sheep aren’t known for their intelligence, good decision-making, nor self-defense skills. When Jesus saw crowds of people coming to be healed, the Bible tells us, “He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:36)—not the picture of strength and independence we desire to project. Why did Jesus refer to us as sheep several times? I’m afraid that too often we fit the negative characteristics of sheep. Instead of listening for God’s voice and going where He calls, we take off on our own paths, sometimes right into danger. However, I don’t believe God wants us to remain that kind of sheep. Referring to His followers in John 10:27, Jesus said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” Yes, He called us sheep, yet I hear love and affection in this statement. Also, I hear instruction. He calls us to be the kind of sheep who look to the Shepherd, instead of going our own way. Even listening to Jesus is no guarantee that the path will be without peril. As Jesus was sending out His disciples to preach and heal, He warned them, “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves” (Matthew 10:16). Thankfully, He doesn’t abandon us, or ask us to do His will without His help. A few verses later, Jesus tells the disciples not to worry about what to say when arrested because God would speak through them (v. 19-20). So, fellow sheep, are we willing to listen for God’s voice, and trust Him even in difficult circumstances? Are we ready to allow our new pastor, our new helper, to assist us in this endeavor? I know we can! Let’s move into our next chapter
with our eyes focused on our Shepherd. ~ In His love, Kari
Note: "Staying Connected" is an article from our Education staff.
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Next Chapter “There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens ”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 When I was a child, I didn’t understand why adults would say “time flies.” I always seemed to yearn for the next phase of my life, not content to enjoy the current one. Time felt like it crept along. Now that I have a child of my own, time appears to zip past me. I try to grab a hold of it but it’s like trying to carry water in my hands—it dribbles through before I get very far. Nearly 11 years ago, my daughter was an infant. Before I know it, she’ll be graduating from high school. However, if I’m honest, I don’t want her to be stuck in a child-like state. I want her to grow and mature through each new chapter of life. As a church, we are beginning a new chapter. Pastor Dennis Carter is moving to
(Continued on pg. 15)
Staying Connected
∗To Pastor Dennis & Betty for your 7 years of ministry To Pastor Dennis & Betty for your 7 years of ministry To Pastor Dennis & Betty for your 7 years of ministry To Pastor Dennis & Betty for your 7 years of ministry in Scott City! We pray for God’s blessings on your in Scott City! We pray for God’s blessings on your in Scott City! We pray for God’s blessings on your in Scott City! We pray for God’s blessings on your ministry in Andover.ministry in Andover.ministry in Andover.ministry in Andover.
∗To Membership & Evangelism and StaffTo Membership & Evangelism and StaffTo Membership & Evangelism and StaffTo Membership & Evangelism and Staff----Parish Relations teams Parish Relations teams Parish Relations teams Parish Relations teams for putting together the Family of God dinner on May 31.for putting together the Family of God dinner on May 31.for putting together the Family of God dinner on May 31.for putting together the Family of God dinner on May 31.
URGENT! Person
needed as 1st service
accompanist on a rotating basis (paid position).
Contact the church office
or David VanPelt.
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June 7th
Noon
VBS
Decorating
Party:
Pizza &
prayer
included.
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UMW News
June 10June 10June 10June 10----13 Great Plains UMC Annual Conference, Wichita, KS13 Great Plains UMC Annual Conference, Wichita, KS13 Great Plains UMC Annual Conference, Wichita, KS13 Great Plains UMC Annual Conference, Wichita, KS July 19July 19July 19July 19----23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS
EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS: No meetings June & July
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: No meetings June-August
Women’s Prayer Group 10:30 a.m. at 1409 College Join us for prayer & a
short devotion.
Girlfriends in God Jesus Calling Bible study
Wednesdays
at Noon
Beginning June 10th
Sign up in the office today.
Meet at The Taylor House
1313 S. Main
Join us & discover the voice
of Jesus in your daily life!
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2-Joe McGonagle
8-Justina Harms
9-Glenda Randall
10-Tammy Rice
12-Trace Jessup
13-Barbara Hutchins
15-Todd Patton
Amy Norris
Mike Goode
16-Jamie Morris
Kristopher Rose
18-Marilyn Dryer
Mary Iseminger
David Parkinson
19-Kristal Patton
Marci Patton
20-Marilyn Mealy
Jami Emahizer
Devon Dreiling
21-Marie Henderson
Dale Jessup
22-Jean Ann Fairleigh
25-Willie Augerot
26-Madison Shapland
29-Samantha Baldree
(McGonagle)
30-Taylor Fairleigh
Our Loving Sympathy To-- • Mitzi, Kelly, Alexis, & Brooke Hoeme, Maria Lappin, family, & friends on the passing of Harold Lappin, Mitzi’s dad & Maria’s husband.
• Paul Hillery, Jim & Linda Collins, Meagan Collins, Mary Iseminger, family & friends on the passing of Mae Hillery, Paul’s wife, Jim’s mother, Meagan’s grandmother, & Mary’s sister.
• Kris, Sunni, Reagan, & Brandon Smyth, family, & friends on the passing of Dan Dipman, Kris’ cousin.
• Gayle, Shane, Ellie, Sam, & Jacob Irwin, family, & friends on the passing of Deb Weber, Gayle’s mother.
• Jean Rowton, family, & friends on the passing of Donald Farmer, Jean’s brother.
• Jynette & Phil Gibbs, Susan Wiechman, Kendra & Brett Kendrick, Denise & Melvin Murphy, Gary & Deandra Eitel, Leo Wren, family, & friends on the passing of Donna J. Eitel, mother of Jynette, Susan, Kendra, & Denise, step-mother of Gary, & sister-in-law to Leo.
Birthdays
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June Prayer Concerns
Richard Barton Tara Biermann Maxine Binns Jerry Buxton Kyle Carroll Les Chyba Emily Cramer Marilee Cramer Dan Ellis Christine Evans Kenneth Fyler Stan Gruver Linda Helmers Jim Hess Jim Hunter Carolyn Janzen Angel King Marilyn Mealy Monica Mills Helen Norman Betty O’Bleness Gloria O’Bleness Richard Spencer Lorraine Stoll Glenna Strickler Marcie Unruh Bailey Welker
Glenn Bennion (former SCHS teacher) Dale Clare (former pastor here) Ann Davis (Jim Hunter’s sister) Albert Dean (Jean Burgess’ brother-in-law) Pat DeLair (Mrs. Bob Eitel’s sister) Mike Doubrava (former Scott City resident) Barbie Fields-Brantner (former Scott City resident) First UMC at Park City & Pastor Rob Schmutz Norma Franklin (Harold Lappin’s sister) Shirley May Hutton (Dan Hutton’s mother) Velma Luck (Julie Mason’s mother) Bob & Margaret McClain (Suzanne McCandless’ parents) Deana Novak (Arlene Cauthon’s daughter) Bob Rein (Teresa Noll’s father) Marsha Shelor (Marilyn Fisher’s daughter) Scott Soodsma (Mary Iseminger’s great grandson-in-law) Nadine Stockman (Danny Stockman’s mother) Euphemia Thoe (Liz Thoe’s mother) Melyssa & Brad White (Dodge City FUMC’s Christian Ed. Director)
Shut-ins to Remember With Prayers & Visits: In Scott City: Maxine Binns, Roy Brandenburg, Dona Dee Carpenter, Irmalee Eggleston, Christine Evans, Nella Funk, Jim Jeffery, Helen Norman, & Betty O’Bleness; Mary Iseminger in Kansas City, Avis Lamon in Wichita, & Louise Schwanke in Colby.
Prayer List
updates?
Please let the church office know.
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FYI: you can sign up until the camp begins unless it’s full (just give Lakeside a call if it’s the week before)! Church members, the church will pay 1/2 of your camper’s fees.
You are invited to You are invited to You are invited to a wedding shower fora wedding shower fora wedding shower for
Samantha Baldree (McGonagle) Samantha Baldree (McGonagle) Samantha Baldree (McGonagle) & Evan Graber& Evan Graber& Evan Graber
Saturday June 13Saturday June 13Saturday June 13 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Church ParlorChurch ParlorChurch Parlor
They are registered at Gifts Etc., Crate & Barrel, They are registered at Gifts Etc., Crate & Barrel, They are registered at Gifts Etc., Crate & Barrel, and Williamsand Williamsand Williams---Sonoma.Sonoma.Sonoma.
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FREE Summer Lunches for Kids Open to all children/youth 18 years and younger
Scott City Elementary School May 26-July 17 (weekdays, except July 3), 11:30-12:30 Scott City Ministerial Alliance July 22 & 29, August 5 & 12 (Wednesdays), 11:30-12:30 at 1st Christian Church, 701 Main *Ministerial Alliance will also have take-home bags with 5 pre-packaged lunches for each child.
Blood drive Wednesday, June 24th Noon-6 p.m.
William Carpenter Building
Schedule an appointment online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
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9:00 or 10:45 Worship:
June 7 - Alivia & Avry Noll
June 14 - Wyatt Ricker &
Brandon Smyth
June 21 - Emilee Turner &
Madison Roberts
June 28 - Jacob Irwin
8:30 Worship: Annie Talbert June ScheduleJune ScheduleJune ScheduleJune ScheduleJune ScheduleJune ScheduleJune ScheduleJune Schedule
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Hope's Closet & Breadbasket 311 N. Main, 872-7012
M, W, F: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Manager: Kris Fetty
Donation Needs:
Note: needs listed in bold are particularly low. MAKE SURE TO CHECK
THE EXPIRATION DATES ON FOOD ITEMS BEFORE DONATING THEM. When
you bring meat/margarine to the church, please mark it for the
Breadbasket, put it in the freezer, and let the church office know.
The next Sharing Sunday is June 28th. Food, money, and other items are collected during the children’s sermon
(“Time For Young Disciples”) on the last Sunday of each month to be used
for Scott County residents in need. Hope’s Closet & Breadbasket are sponsored by Ministerial Alliance.
hamburger
margarine cereal
flour
tomato sauce
sugar
dry milk
shortening
Hamburger Helper
Tuna Helper
syrup
mac & cheese
canned vegetables
crackers
soup
canned fruit
Jiffy baking mix
corn meal
ketchup
pork & beans
ramen noodles
canned tuna
jelly
peanut butter
instant potatoes
quick oats
Jello
dry beans
pasta
rice
toilet paper
toothpaste
toothbrushes
dish soap
laundry soap
deodorant
shampoo
toiletries
men’s jeans
men’s & kids’
swimsuits
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9999----10 year 10 year 10 year 10 year olds can olds can olds can olds can
come now!come now!come now!come now!
Correction from last month:
Promoting 8th Grader
Emily Parkinson
Congrats, Emily! Sorry, we missed getting you on the
list.
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SUNDAYSUNDAY MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY
1111 9:30 Staff meeting
2 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
7 METour ends
9:00 FELLOWSHIP &
COMMUNION SUNDAY
Noon VBS decorating
1:00 UMW take
Communion to nursing
home
2:00 Ad. Co.
8 9:30 Staff meeting
5:30 VBS
9 Get Set begins
Great Plains Annual
Conference in Wichita
10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
5:30 VBS
14 Flag Day
15 9:30 Staff meeting
1:00 Dodgeball
1:00 Tea Time
16 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
7:00 M&E meeting
Adventure Cyclists stay
overnight
21 Father’s Day Pastor’s Dennis’ last Sunday
22 9:30 Staff meeting
1:00 Dodgeball
1:00 Tea Time
23 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
28 SHARING SUNDAY
29 9:30 Staff meeting
1:00 Dodgeball
1:00 Tea Time
30 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
6:30 Worship & Music
meeting
OFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURS
MondayMonday--Thursday 8:00Thursday 8:00--4:00 & Friday 8:004:00 & Friday 8:00--3:003:00
Ongoing Meetings (Non-church functions,
which meet in the church)
AA: Tues. @ 8:30 p.m.,
Sr. High Room
Aerobics: Mon., Wed., &
Fri., 5:15-6:15 a.m.,
Baker Hall
Get Set: Tues.-Thurs.,
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
____________________ Summer Kids’ Activities
VBSVBS June 8-12 5:30 Dinner
6:00-8:00 Activities
Dodgeball Dodgeball
Devotions & Devotions &
Tea TimeTea Time June 15-July 13 Mondays 1:00-2:00
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WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY SATURDAYSATURDAY
3333 3:30 VBS directors
meeting
4444 6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp
5 9:30 Learn & Play
6666 Hughes/Lubbers
wedding
10 Great Plains Annual
Conference in Wichita
Noon Girlfriends in God
2:00 Care & Share
5:30 VBS
11 Great Plains Annual
Conference in Wichita
6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp
5:30 VBS
12 Great Plains Annual
Conference in Wichita
5:30 VBS
13 Great Plains Annual
Conference in Wichita
10:30 Baldree
(McGonagle) /Graber
wedding shower
17 Noon Girlfriends in God
2:00 Care & Share
18 6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp
19 9:30 Learn & Play
20
Noon-midnight Relay
for Life at Patton Park
24 Noon Girlfriends in God
2:00 Care & Share
7:30 Finance meeting
25 6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp
7:00 Trustees
26
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June 2015June 2015June 2015June 2015June 2015June 2015June 2015June 2015
SUMMER Office Hours
Mon.—Thurs. 9:00-4:00 & Friday 9:00-Noon
Emmaus
Reunions
to resume
this fall