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Contact Us 515-967-2991
Pastor John Gaulke
Steve McLellan
Minister of Creative Arts
& Pastoral Care
Matt Osborne
Youth Director
Brandon Lindsey
Children’s Ministry Director
LeAnn Gaulke
Director of Small Groups
& Assimilation
Sue Bennett
Financial Manager
Heather Mahoney
Executive Assistant
Brenda Cort
Administrative Assistant
Dear friends,
It seems like everywhere I go I see framed signs with inspirational sayings painted on them. Just this week I toured Thomas Edison’s and Henry Ford’s winter homes. They were good friends, and their vacation homes were next door to each other. In the gift store there were several framed signs you could purchase and hang in your office to inspire you. One was a quote by Henry Ford that said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” That’s a good quote, and it would look good in an office or workout area.
LeAnn placed a sign in the main bathroom of our house that says, “Help me accept the things the salon cannot change.” I pretty much ignore that sign since I’ve never been in a salon. The sign in our living room says, “Our family must be God’s favorite sitcom.” A lot of truth in that one! The one on the wall in our bedroom that I look at as I fall asleep says, “Give it to God and go to sleep.” I need that daily reminder.
The sayings that adorn the walls of our office or hang with a magnet on our refrigerator are sayings that we want to be reminded of frequently – they are directional arrows for our life. Could we not do the same thing with various scriptures from the Bible – verses that would encourage us in our faith walk? And what if we took it a step further and memorized those verses of Scripture so that we could call upon them no matter where we are or what we are facing.
June 2019
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Sunday Adult Classes 3
Missions Update 4
Student Ministries 5
Children’s Ministry 6
Music 8
Top Notchers 10
Announcements 11
Online Giving 14
AUMC App 15
Inside This Issue
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Remember when Jesus was tempted in the desert? The one thing he did in facing all three temptations was quote Scripture. He tapped into the power of God’s Word. We can do the exact same thing – discover the power and encouragement of the scriptures, which is why I am excited about our new 12-week summer series entitled, Frame It. A series that each week focuses on a Scripture that we will unpack and discover its practical application for our lives. I think this promises to be a life-changing series that will continue to encourage, equip and comfort each of us in the months and years ahead.
I look forward to growing in my faith with you,
Thankfully yours,
Pastor John
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Turkey Mission Dinner 2018 Update
On Saturday, May 4th over 60 people worked together to build the walls for a home through Habitat for Humanity! This two-story home will be located at 1314 11th Street in Des Moines. We will keep you updated as a family is chosen for the home and progress is made on site.
Don’t forget...Meals from the Heartland packaging event on October 12, 2019!
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The school year has finally drawn to a close, and we could not be more excited about all that awaits us this summer in our Ignite Student Ministry!
Summer is such an amazing time to be involved in student ministry, as the decrease of school responsibilities means an increase in the opportunities that we have to gather together to be encouraged and grow in our faith.
We already have numerous events and activities scheduled during the months of June, July and August that we pray will allow our young people to encounter God’s love in new ways, in addition to sharing His love with others.
On top of some of our usual summer activities, such as our Summer Kickoff and Summer Games University, we are hoping to utilize the summer of 2019 to push our students out of their comfort zones in order to bring about spiritual growth. A group of our high school students will be embarking this month on an eight-day trip to Mexico, where we will work with local missionaries and churches in order to share the gospel and make disciples. We also have already set up four service activities during the summer months that will place a high emphasis on sharing our faith with others in our community utilizing worship, prayer and testimonies.
While personal interactions with strangers involving discussions pertaining to faith often make many people uncomfortable, it is so vitally important that we are intentional about stepping out of our comfort zone in order to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The beautiful thing about stepping out of our comfort zone is that we find ourselves in a position where we become more reliant upon the Holy Spirit to strengthen us. It is in our weakness that God shows Himself to be strong, bringing glory to His name.
We are so excited to see what amazing things God has in store for us! It is all for His glory!
- Matt Osborne, Youth Director
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DADS RULE; MOMS DROOL IV As I geared up to write the fourth interpretation of how I see Father’s Day, I fondly thought back to all the times I learned something from my dad. It gradually increased in manliness as I got older and older. Starting with quickly piling my toys in the closet to “clean my room” and continuing through to changing my car’s oil and flattening a can on my forehead (don’t try this until your brain has fully grown, kids). Moms are great...we learn all our book smarts and manners from the ladies in our lives. However, dads are the ones that teach us how to get through the “tough times” in life, street smarts if you will. Enjoy this list of what dads should pass down to their kiddos:
While each of these will help you from time to time, the most important lesson a father can give his children is the example he sets as a Godly man. As a husband, as a father, as a friend and as a child of Christ. This Father’s Day, carve out a piece of the day to show the love to your children that God shows to each of us everyday!
Brandon Lindsey Children’s Ministry Director
Patching drywall
Removing rust from a car
Building a catapult
Negotiating your new
car/house price
Operating a forklift
Making jerky (deer, obviously)
Rock climbing
The Heimlich Maneuver
Spinning a basketball on your finger
Cleaning a fish-Making a splint
Finding Morel mushrooms
(and not the poisonous mushrooms)
Pack a proper backpack
Performing CPR
Grilling a steak
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June 23-27 Join The Team/Register
altoonaumc.org/children
Dates: July 24-27 Cost: $200 (AUMC pays $100 for members)
Kids entering 4th-7th grade will enjoy Christian faith, fun and fellowship
while experiencing the power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Camp activities include outdoor games, swimming, horseback riding, ropes course, water-games, pond with a trampoline, huge slip ‘n slide, songs at
an evening bonfire with s’mores and a climbing wall!
Visit altoonaumc.org/children for more info or to register!
VBS2019
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“O my Strength, I will watch for you, for you, O God, are my fortress.
Psalm 59:9
This Psalm (song) of David was written when his boss, King Saul, sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. You probably don’t have people watching your home in order to take you out, but all of us have struggles and some of those struggles can be difficult and painful. David was innocent in the real court of justice. If you study his story you would agree that he did not deserve to be in the position he found himself. In our own lives we can be doing everything the right way and still find ourselves on the short end of the stick. A disturbing medical diagnosis, an unanticipated layoff, or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Our destiny may not seem to be controlled by truth or justice. I take inspiration in David’s response to those types of circumstances. In verse 16 he steps up and takes faith to another level. In his song, he writes,
“But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For to me you have been a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress” Psalm 59:16 Wherever you may find yourself, may the Lord bless you with a song of praise today! Steven McLellan
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WORSHIP MINISTRIES APPRECIATION Another word of thanks to all the musicians that I have worked with this past year. Music is a ministry that depends on people. The Sunday music does not happen just because your minister of music shows up that Sunday. We are the body of Christ, our praise is enriched and magnified because of you. Thank you for lifting us up as you lift Him up!
COMING UP June 2 is the Paul Bolles Concert on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Paul is a favorite country and gospel musician from our early service. Come and relax, enjoy some great gospel music, and enjoy the food and fellowship that follow. Group tickets will be available through AUMC for The Bill Gaither Vocal Band Concert at The Des Moines Civic Center. The Bill Gaither Vocal Band has a stop at the Des Moines Civic Center as part of their 2019 Tour on Saturday, June 22. If you are interested in getting group rate tickets ($25) please contact [email protected] or call 967-2991. We can sponsor a group and receive the lowest ticket price available by signing up 10 or more for this event. To find more information on The 4th Annual Heartland Gospel Music Hymn Sing, June 15th at 6:00 p.m., contact Carol Houk at [email protected] or Christy VanZee at [email protected] or telephone 641.628.1068. This year’s event will be held at First Reformed Church, 6503 Broadway, Pella, Iowa.
SUMMER VACATION SCHEDULES CHOIR will begin Wednesday rehearsals for the 2019-20 year on August 28 at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. respectively. BELL CHOIR rehearsals begin for the 2019-20 year on September 9 at 7:00 p.m. ORCHESTRA will meet only on Sunday mornings at 7:40 a.m. until August 28. Wednesday night rehearsals will resume August 28 at 6:00 p.m. Hope you all enjoy a great summer. We will be featuring solos and small ensembles during the months until you return.
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Tuesday, June 12, Noon Program: Becky Wigeland, Director of
National Hot Air Balloon Museum Potluck Host/Hostess: Darlene Watson & Pat Sutten Bring donation for the food pantry Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 a.m. Freedom for Youth Coffee House
2329 Hickman Rd., Des Moines The coffee shop is an outreach arm of the Freedom for Youth program we have supported through our Turkey Mission Dinner. Breakfast (Each person responsible
for the cost of their own breakfast) Carpool from church at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, August 13, Noon Program: Nola Hansen and her sister Margaret Van Ginkel They grew up on a Heritage Farm built in the 1880's Potluck Host/Hostess: Larry & Dixie Hutzel Bring donation for the food pantry
Upcoming Get Together
Top Notchers A ministry for adults 55+
Consider sending a DVD to a homebound friend or loved one. DVD’s may be purchased for $5 each. If you or family member would like prayer support or a hospital visit please fill out the prayer request on the back of the Connect Card or call the church office at 967-2991. Pas oral Partners
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3-5 year olds
2- 5 days per week
Play based
Hands-on developmentally appropriate experiences,
field trips, Christmas & spring programs, holiday parties,
Mom’s, Dad’s, Grandparent’s days
Contact Denise Hubbert [email protected]
Now Enrolling
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Men’s Breakfast
Saturday - June 15th
8:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center
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Regular office hours are:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon
United Methodist Women No UMW Meeting in June.
Abigail Circle: June 18th at 9:00 a.m. Freedom For Youth Coffee House Martha Circle: June 20th at 9:30 a.m. meeting at Perkins
FATHER'S DAY PHOTOS We will be running a special Father's Day video on June 16th during all three services. Please email (1 per family) an electronic picture of AUMC dads and their kids. The higher resolution picture you send, the better quality the video will be! It can be loving, cute or plain silly!! Email your pictures to [email protected] by June 9th…this is a HARD DEADLINE as we will begin working on the video that day.
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Altoona United Methodist Church has two electronic options for
giving. You can register to give regularly or make a one-time gift
by going to our church website, www.altoonaumc.org. Click on
the Give tab.
Once you have clicked on the Give Online
button, choose Sign In on the top right of the E
-Giving Login page. You can then enter your
email address and password (if you have
already set up an account) or click on Register
for an Account. You can choose whether to log in with your
phone number or your email address. Enter your information, and
hit Register. Your donation can come from your checking, savings,
debit card, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. You have the option of
making a one-time gift or a recurring donation on a schedule that
you set up. Once you have registered, you have the ability to adjust your giving as
desired by logging in with your Email address (or cell phone number) and Password.
Another option for electronic giving is through our new church app. In the Worship
menu, choose Give Online and then follow the instructions above.
If you have any questions about this secure electronic giving option, please contact
Heather Mahoney at 967-2991 or [email protected]. She is happy to meet
with you to help you set up your account or answer any of your questions.
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website, www.altoonaumc.org. Under the Connect tab, choose E-Mail Signup, enter
your email address, choose the email(s) you would like to receive, and they will begin
arriving on a weekly basis!
If you would like to be included on our email prayer chain list, please go to the church
website, www.altoonaumc.org, choose Prayer Chain Signup under the Connect tab,
enter your email address, and choose the Prayer Chain list.
Available for iOS and Android.