lpumc news & views-september 2010

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A church without walls, creating a visible sign of Christs presence in our urban community and beyond

News & ViewsA monthly publication of Lafayette Park United Methodist Church September 2010

Lafayette Park United Methodist Church 2300 Lafayette Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104 314-771-9214

Happenings at

LPUMC

September 8Choir PracticeBegins

September 19Home ComingCelebration

September 20Womens Lunch

September 22Day Time BibleStudy

September 23Adventures in Faith

This Issue

Wilder View 2

Check It Out 8

Earth Care Column 8

Calendar 10

Stephanie Leonard is joining the

pastoral staff here at LPUMC. She

is currently a student at Eden

Theological seminary and a certi-

fied candidate in the Gateway

Central district. She has pastoral

experience as a hospital chaplain

at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St.

Peters , Missouri.

Stephanie is pursuing a second

vocation in the ministry and has

an extensive background in busi-

ness and military. She is a veteran

of the Iraq war. She has been

LPUMC Welcomes

Stephanie Leonard!

awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in the combat zone.With 20 years of military service, she has recently been commissionedChief Warrant Officer in the Missouri National Guard, the first womanin Missouri to achieve that rank.

We are delighted to have Stephanie with us and pray for her success in

her studies at Eden. We look forward to being a part of her journey to-ward ordination and are eager to see what blessings our Father has instore for all of us.


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Church Office HoursMonday - Friday

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.314-771-9214

PastorRev. Kathleen Wilder

[email protected]

Eden SeminarianStephanie Leonard

[email protected]

Church SecretaryMaria Lawrence

M-F 9:00 a.m. - [email protected]

Newsletter EditorElena Greene

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Thank you to George Grove, Tony Range, John Durnell, RichardEaton, Mike & Sonny, and all of the many people drafted torenovate the bowling alley. It looks amazing.

Thank you to Chris Kinder for his plaster repair and painting inthe entrances to the church. Its just wonderful.

Thank you to Steve Coffey, Jon Copeland, Larry Huegatter, BillByrd, Matt McBride, Chris Kinder, George Grove & ChuckLawrence and all others drafted to help with the parking lot.

Thank you to Lynne Keay & Maria Lawrence for meeting andhelping many couples getting married at Lafayette Park.

Thank you to Bill Byrd and Patrick Bullin for their help during

the upcoming weddings. Thank you to all who have brought in school supplies for

Hodgen School. Thanks to Cindy Pillow for coordinating thisimportant effort.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I know it's early to talk about the school bags for Hodgen, our neighborhoodschool, but school supplies are on sale now and to be good stewards of ourresgources now is the time to purchase them. I will get the baggies that theitems will go in and order the green markers. We are asking for these thingsto go in the bags:

a box of 24 crayonsa theme book ( about 70 pages)a #2 pencila glue sticka chunky pink eraser ( no pencil toppers please)a black or blue stick pena pocket foldera note of encouragement to a student (no student names please)

Hodgen's school colors are green and white so if you want school colorsgreen is good, but any color will do. There are approximately 275 students.You can purchase things for a bag, or many of the same item, we wouldappreciate all donations.

I would also like to ask for 20 boxes of tissues and 20 bottles of hand sani-tizer for each classroom. There is a green basket in fellowship hall and onein the SW corner of the sanctuary for your donations. If you would like tomake a monetary gift and have us shop for you, make checks payable toLPUMC and write Hodgen school supplies on the memo line of your check.

HODGEN ELEMENTARYSUCCESS SCHOOL BAGS


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September 19thHOMECOMNG CELEBRATION


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SPECIAL Guest Speaker, Dr. Aubry JonesRecently retired from Beloved Community UMC , after many

years of service to the people of God. Dr. Jones, mentor to our

own Pastor Kathleen, will grace us with his presence and his in-

sights.

Our Choir ReturnsAfter their summer recess the Choir will again

delight us with their inspiring musical selec-

tions. [New members Welcome! - Practice on

Wednesdays]

Old Fashioned

Methodist Potluck DinnerJoin with friends, former members and guests as werecall the memories of potlucks past and celebratewith wonder the bounty with which God has blessedus all!What to bring? - for needed items contact Hearts-n-Hands chair, Bill Byrd at 314/602-0392

Bowling Alley RededicationJoin the fun, as Pastor Kathleen and Chief Renovator

George Grove, will be joined by the Silent Auction Win-

ners and will bowl the first balls in the newly renovatedfacility. The bowling alley is seen not only as a place for

fellowship but also will provide outreach opportunities to

the community.


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DONT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE

WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW.

DISTRICT CONFERENCERegistration for the workshops is required. Please email Sally Hoener at: [email protected] want to make sure there are plenty of handouts for all those in attendance.Childcare will be available by reservation only. Email the names and ages of children to Sally no later than

Friday, September 3.

Date: Sunday September 12, 2010Location: Living Word UMC

Workshops 2:30-3:45 pmSPRC Rev. Beth Freeman

Goals for a healthy S/PPRC, including how to avoid staff conflicts and how to address staff conflict when it hap-pens.Q&A Time - Sally Hoener

59 Ways to Increase Church Attendance Rev. Bob Farr

Local Church Stewardship Rev. Kendall Waller

Childrens Ministry Rev. Laura TaylorConnectivity is Key for Family MinistryFamily ministry is not a particular event or program, but is an overall view of evangelism and ministry that seeksto offer parents & guardians the tools to connect their children with Christ while the family as a whole grows astrue disciples in worship of God and service to the world. Do you have a connected church or a dissected church

when it comes to family ministry?

Lay Leaders/Lay Speakers Emily Peach and Jeff FothergillLaity Connection: How to connect laity in service with local missions. Laity and pastors can find out volun-

teer service opportunities that best meet the calling of their local church. Many different options are avail-

able year-round without leaving town. How does your church together impact your community? Present-

ers: 1) The Bridge, Debra Crowe; 2) Epworth Children & Family Services, Margaret Mahen; 3) Kingdom

House, Ken Gottman; and 4) Shalom House, TBA.

District Conference & Guest Speaker 4:00 pm

We will use the same conference format as last year. We will approve the budget and the district nominations re-port and then Rev. Gil Rendle will be our guest speaker. This year Gil will pick up the conversation focusing ongenerational ministry. Last year we looked at the overall leadership challenge that faces the leaders of our

churches. One clear way in which those challenges are experienced in the local church is across generational dif-ferences. While generational differences make folks uncomfortable their presence, and the discomfort that theyproduce, are actually signs of health and hope in the church. Gil will offer a way to understand some of the morefundamental generational issues that congregations face and then suggest how leaders can address these differ-ences.


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A visible sign of Christs presence in

Julie, baby Josephine and Ryan Deem.Josephine was baptized on August 15

Ann, baby Charli Jane and Ryan Schneider.Charli was baptized August 22

Welcome to our newest members of our church:

Caleb*, Josephine and Charli!

*Caleb Michael Eichorn was baptized August 1. Unfortunately no picture was available at press time.


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our urban community and beyond!Preschool Celebrates 33 years!


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Please join us in our nextADVENTURES IN FAITHSeptember 23 to November 4

Thursday Evenings, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CHOICES INCLUDE:

EXPLORE OUR FAITH: Learn about prayer through the practice of

meditationwith Brenda Cook and Becky Mueller.

EXPLORE THE WORD: Explore thePsalms with Stephanie Leonard

EXPLORE THROUGH LITURATURE: The Screwtape Letters, a book

study. Become aware of how Satan and his host of fallen angels work in the

hearts and lives of men, especially Christians, in this artfully written book by C.

C.S. Lewis. Led by Nicole Knepper.

CRAFTS: Bring your handwork to visit and make beautiful things.

NOTE: Evenings begin with light meal and Babysitting is provided!

TO SIGN UP, tear off the bottom of this sheet and place it in the offering plate.

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Yes, I would like to explore (circle one):

Meditation _____ Screwtape Letters _____ Psalms_____ Crafts_____

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone #: ________________________________________________________________

Email address: ___________________________________________________________

NEW DAYTIME OFFERING!

Wednesdays from 2 p.m. 4 p.m.Beginning September 22

EXPLORE THE PARABLES OF JESUS

Study led by Olivia Natwick


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Worship ServiceWorship ServiceWorship ServiceWorship ServiceSunday: 9:30 a.m.

Communion: First Sunday of the Month

Adventures in Faith - Begins Sept. 23, 6:00 p.m.

Daytime Scripture Study Begins Sept. 22, 2:00 p.m.

Service to ourService to ourService to ourService to our CommunityCommunityCommunityCommunityPreschool Weekdays at 9 a.m. during school year

CHARIS Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Recycling : Aluminum (Blue bin outside)

Paper Recycling (Green bin outside)

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RMN MISSION STATEMENT: Reconciling Ministries Network is a na-tional grassroots organization that exists to enable full participation of

people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the



The New Day Choir

The New Day Choir, which practices

weekly at the Bridge, sang during 2 wor-

ship services recently, one at Lafayette

Park United Methodist Church, and the

other at Centenary United Methodist

Church. They opened the services with

"Learning to Lean," followed by "Softly

& Tenderly," closing with "In that Great

Gittin' Up Mornin.'" The enthusiasm

and spirit of the group was manifested

during both services, according to those

who witnessed their participation.

WOMENS

LUNCH

SEPTEMBER

Were planning another womens lunch

on September 20,at Lafayette Fire Co. #1,

1801 Park Ave., St. Louis, MO

at 11:30 a.m.For more information, you may contactBethany Spaulding at [email protected] or Vicki Dimmich [email protected].

Make a lasting difference in the life of a child!

READING MENTOR

OPPORTUNITIES

A lack of reading skill severely handicaps a child

throughout his/her school years.

All you need is one half hour per week -[plus travel time to Hodgen Elementary]

Choice of times are Tuesday mornings, 10:3011:00and Thursdays afternoons, 1:15 1:45

For more info contact :Chuck Lawrence at 618/344-9090or Bridget Stokes at 314/ 608-3629

These children are WONDERful!


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Calendar

September 8 Choir Practice Begins

September 8 Food Co Op begins at 6pm

September 9 Ministry Discernment Formation Retreat

September 12 District Conf. Workshops

September 19 Homecoming Celebration

September 20 Womens Lunch

September 20 The Bridge to Triumph fundraiser

September 22 Daytime Scripture Study

September 23 Adventures in Faith begin

October 2-8 Juarez Mission Trip

September 5Jeremiah 18:1-11Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (UMH 854)Philemon 1-21Luke 14:25-33

September 12Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28-Psalm 14 (UMH 746)1 Timothy 1:12-17Luke 15:1-10

Scriptures for September

September 5Kirkwood UMC Rev. David G. BennettLafayette Park/Centenary UMC - Rev. Kath-leen Wilder

September 12Lewis Chapel UMC Rev. Maryann HamerLiving Word UMC - Rev. Michael S. McIntyre

September 19Manchester UMC - Rev. Gregory M. WeeksMaplewood UMC - Rev. Kim Shirar

September 26Mt. Zion UMC - Rev. Keith E. JanisNew Hope UMC - Quentin T. Madden

September ConventSeptember ConventSeptember ConventSeptember Convent

PartnersPartnersPartnersPartners

September 19Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Psalm 79:1-9 or Psalm 4 (UMH741)1 Timothy 2:1-7Luke 16:113

September 26Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 (UMH 810)1 Timothy 6:6-19Luke 16:19-31

HANDS FOR HAITI

Be part of the rebirth of Haiti!

The United Methodist Church issending teams for

rubble and debris removal.

Please contact:Rev. Sharon Kichline at

[email protected]

or 314-566-0332 for more info andsee the bulletin boards for details.


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Join our

VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION

Trip to Juarez, Mexico

October 2 - 8

American Foundation For

Suicide Prevention

AFSP Walk for St Louis

October 24

in Forest Park.

Please support this worth while group- one life lost is one life too many!

Tom and Lynne Keay are walking in Chi-cago on September 25 as part of TEAM STEPHANIE MOR-RIS. Tom and Lynnes son, Nathan is doing this in honor of his

wife who died June 1, 2009.The web for Nathans team and members is :http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfmfuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=1043&teamID=15731

THE BRIDGE

TO TRIUMPH

2nd

Annual Fundraiser

Mon, Sept 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

3441 Olive StreetMOTO Museum @ Triumph Grill,

Full appetizer buffet and drinks fromTriumph Grill

$50 per person (tax deductible)See the church bulletin boards for

additional info.

Richard Eaton gets a little help from a friend!

On Oct. 2-8 Lafayette Park will be sponsoring, what

has become an annual event, a Volunteers in Mission

Trip to Juarez, Mexico. We will be building a house

for a poor family living in the desert adjacent to the

city. Anyone who is interested in joining the

team should contact Nancy Thuer (314-610-3352) or

Jim Wilder (314-496-5727).

So easy to love! Judy Eberline with friend.

If you want a blessingBe A blessing!


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