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A Publication of the Centralia United Methodist Church June-July 2018

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

“As a member of this congregation, I will faithfully participate in its ministries by:

my prayers,

15 Prayer & Women’s Group.....… 4 Caring Corner (Prayer List) .........… 3 Words of the Month …………………. 5

my presence,

Worship Schedule & News……… 2,5 Stay Connected this Summer……. 2 July 29th One Service with Montana Team, & Brunch! ....... 5 Adult Sunday School Classes ..…….7 Children & Youth Ministries: “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus” VBS and more…………….... 6

my gifts, my service,

Ad. Board News ……………………...… 4 Stewardship Update………………….. 4 Valet Parking Update…...………….. 5 July Cook-out and Pool Party…….. 6

and my witness.”

Pastor’s Message …..………….…...... 1 Church Family: Birthdays & Anniversaries .…8,10 Contact Info. Updates ….…..….… 9 Congratulations………………………8 In Memoriam….……………………8,9 Notes of Thanks………………... 9,10 Community & Coming Up …….. 7,10

June 2018 Calendar ………………… 11

Pastor Bill’s Ramblings

We are in the season of Pentecost! Pentecost is often considered the birthday of the church and the start of the Christian growing cycle. So it is an apt description for June and July, a typical growing season in our lives.

Let’s look a bit at what happened on that Pentecost Day, that day of celebration of first fruits. Jesus had already ascended to heaven. As good Jewish believers, his followers were gathered for the celebration. They had just elected their twelfth apostle. Little did they know what was about to happen.

According to Acts a great and mighty sound filled the house where they were sitting, like the sound of a roaring wind. We’ve heard winds like that here, whether they are straight-line or tornadic. And that sound was confined to the house. Along with it fire-like tongues rested on everyone there, filling them with the Holy Spirit. All those in that house began to speak in different languages. What a babble that must have sounded like!

The sound was so great that visiting pilgrims from all over the known world came to see what the commotion was all about. What they heard was the good news, the news about the power of God, but in each one’s native language. All these visitors were confused, and even amazed at what was happening. And they believed.

The direction shown us that Pentecost Day is the key to our job now. What is really important is that the sound that began in that house moved outward. The Holy Spirit’s message was delivered outside the house to the point that 3000 were added to their numbers that day alone.

The Pentecost direction has always been looking outward from ourselves. God has been trying to kick us out of that house where Jesus’ followers had gathered for worship and fellowship. That is, kicking us out for the purpose of making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Our job is to plant the seeds of God’s love, the message of God’s forgiveness and reconciliation, wherever we go, wherever we are, with whomever we meet. God didn’t make distinctions among people then, so neither should we. Great things happen when we step outside our comfort zones!

Once we plant the seeds by the way we live and work, God will grow them through the Holy Spirit’s power. I trust God for that. This is God’s gift to us, that we can look out from ourselves to see possibilities through God’s eyes.

Blessings to all who read this.

Pastor Bill

Rev. Bill Schnackenberg [email protected] 573-397-8901

With what can we compare the kingdom of God? It is like a

mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of

all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the

greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches. Mark 4:30-32


W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E & N E W S - J U N E 2 0 1 8

Sunday, June 10th 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Message:

“The Church that Jesus Built”

Sunday, June 17th 4th Sunday after Pentecost - Father’s Day

1 Samuel 15:34 - 16:13; Psalm 20 or 72 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 Mark 4:26-34 Message: “What I’ve Learned Since I Knew It All”

Sunday, June 3rd 2nd Sunday after Pentecost - Anchor Fest Sunday 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23 - 3:6 Message: “Quality Time”

SPECIAL SCHEDULE:

8:30 Worship at CUMC with Communion followed by social time with refreshments

9:45 Sunday School at CUMC

11:00 Community Worship at City Square, Ministerial Alliance - led by Friendship Church this year.

Sunday, June 24th

5th Sunday after Pentecost

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Message:

“Hearing His Voice”

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As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. Psalm 103:13

Join us for Father’s Day! - we will celebrate all fathers and men in our church family.

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory

that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV

Stay Connected this Summer!

Summer often means vacations, camping, family gatherings, ballgames and other sports, or otherwise being away from your home church. Did you know that the UMC has a handy tool to help you find a local United Methodist Church, where ever in the world you are?

Go to www.umc.org/find-a-church/search, and enter a city & state or zip code. It will show you a map with all of the UMC’s in that area. Click on the symbol for each to learn more - most will give you a link to their web page! You can also contact our church office and we can help before your trip.

For those on facebook, please share your adventures! Snap a picture while you’re visiting other churches - or any other vacation or summer happenings you’d like to share. Please either tag CUMC on your own post (@Centralia United Methodist Church), or post it to our church page. You could also email photos back to us. Also, be sure to pick up the latest edition of The Upper Room daily devotional booklet before you leave. Current issue out now is May-June, then the July-August edition will be available in late June. Have a great summer!

Lectionary scriptures for reference:

1 Samuel 8:4-20 Psalm 138

2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1 Mark 3:20-35


1 Samuel 17:32-49 Psalm 9:9-20

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41

On the cusp of summer, Creator God, I praise you for warmer weather,

nature’s wonders and this season of both rest and growth . . .


CARING CORNER - REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS

Please keep these individuals and families in your prayers as they struggle with health concerns & other issues; and for the work, missions & ministries of our church. New concerns/updates in bold. Please notify the office of changes

or corrections to this list. Due to space limitations, names may be removed from the list after one month if not updated.

MILITARY CARING CORNER - PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS

& LOVED ONES OF OUR CHURCH IN THE MILITARY

Our Christian Love & Sympathy to the families & friends of: Robert “Bob” Henry - passed May 30, 2018 (Pastor Bill officiating services) Darlene Auck - passed May 22, 2018 (Centralia UMC Member) William “Bill” Reinhardt - passed May 21, 2018 (Centralia UMC Member) Kathy Colvin - passed May 14, 2018 (Centralia UMC Member)

Those with New and/or Urgent Concerns: All traveling this summer. Kylee Chrisman: recovering from mono. 5-30-18 Steve Willet: has another small aortic aneurysm, doctor says it will be an “easy fix.” 5-30-18

Anna Herring: concerning spots removed from skin, was squamous cell carcinoma, so will have more removal done. 5-30-18

Those Undergoing/Recovering from Surgeries or Broken Bones; Physical Therapy/Rehab: Lisa (Trask) Slap: shoulder surgery May 25th. (Bob & Sandy Trask’s daughter) Sandra Herring: heart cath. and possibly stents on May 10th. (Anna Herring’s daughter-in-law) Mildred: broken hip, surgery on April 25 went well & was improving, buy has had a set-back. (Sandy Schnarre’s mother) upd. 5-21-18

Those with Ongoing Concerns:

Kamrie Noonan: has been in a great deal of pain. 6-1-18 (Tawney’s great-granddaughter) Emily Brink: depressive episode - bipolar depression - much better as of 5-30-18! (Laura Pavlak’s sister) Sandy Trask: lots of pain in hip and leg, went to the Pain Center on 5-30-18. Michelle “Shelly” Visger: concerns with liver and spleen, related to chronic heart & lung conditions. upd. 5-30-18 Kyra Dickerson: feeling better (her back) with treaments/therapies. 6-1-18 (Chuck & S. Tawney’s granddaughter) Cathi Grace: coiling procedure on aneurysms not done in May; to see neurosurgeon on June 4 to review further further options. “Thank you for your ongoing support!” Upd. 5-21-18 All families dealing with addictions. All who struggle with chronic illnesses.

Others: Kaiden Davenport, Jim (Lee Coombs’ brother), Justin Crigler, Amanda Erisman, Debbie Fair, Pete Herring, Melvin Jacobson, Brent Mustoe, Krystal & 4 children, Michele Schulte’s grandmother.

Hospice care: Merritt (& Ann) Beck upd. 3-30-18. Karan Javine (Ed Reynolds’ sister in Okla.) 3-26-18

Those Battling Cancer: Eric Aston: undergoing 2nd round of chemo; battling brain cancer. (Terry Montague’s cousin) 5-30-18 Tanner Littrell: stage 3 cancer diagnosis. (Lorry Sewell Myers’ son-in-law) 4-17-18 Pat Stanley: has fallen several times in the last few weeks (ongoing cancer battle; dear friend of Jamie Long). Others: Addison, Jim Buxton

Engagements: Michelle Visger & Stephen Willett; Lindy Marlay & Lance Henke.

New Marriages: Alex & Lauren (Littrell) Finck, 4.21.18.

Pregnancies: Mark & Michele Schulte, due Nov. 2018

Residing in Care Facilities & Homebound: Members: Lanie Bobbitt, Keith Davis, Ernestine Dunstan, Kevin Griffin, Nancy Griffin, Glenna Gruer, Anna Herring, Gladys McCarty, Lorraine Reed, Bill Roth, Joanna Sappington, Dot Timmerberg. Merritt Beck: Heritage Hall - Rm 207, 750 E. Hwy. 22, Centralia MO. Friends/Family: Jane Darr, Faye Hollis, Michael Love, Helen Fleming.

The Work of Our Church & other Christian friends: Upcoming meetings, events, ministries, clergy, staff. Our Bishop, Rev. Bob Farr. Our D.S. Rev. Sherry Habben.

Our Community & World: Victims of violence and hate. Our divided country and world. Our sister church, T-3 UMC, Mozambique. The persecuted church worldwide. Areas of war, unrest, natural disasters and the work of UMCOR - around the world.

Praise the Lord for answered prayers for: Lois Mellor, Kyra Dickerson, Kaiden Davenport, Emily Brink Magers, Michelle “Shelly” Visger, Diane (Sander) Shoemaker

Alex Armour Heather (Arnold) Lonbear and husband Martin Ryan Ball Lynn Beardon Chris Bradley/Germany Jon Brimeyer/Army Tony & Holly (Sweezer) Cammarata - Ntnl. Guard

Mark Chitwood/Iraq Brandon Cooke - to Middle East Apr. 1st Christian Crandall/Army Amanda and Shane Fierge Cody (& Rachel) Gillaspie

- Afghanistan Steve Hahn Kenny Lee Harrison Mike Hays Andrew Horton/Korea Brian Kempker/Iraq Abby Kent Michael Kinder Justin Lami/Navy Byron McVay Chris Malone Alyssa Matteson, Air Force (Jim & Barb Matteson’s granddaughter) John Matteson/U.S.

Nick Morris/Marines Neal Olds/Navy Lynn O’Riley Shannon Orscheln/Kuwait Preston Reams Amy Robinett Jake Shannon Nathan Swartz/ Afghanistan Justin Thurston Jonathan Windsor Alexander Wisdom/ Greenland Bob Yager

And all the service men & women who fight every day for our country & freedoms.

I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9


T H E P O W E R O F P R A Y E R

If you don’t yet have a

CUMC 715 Prayer Card, or need one

for a friend or just an extra for yourself, be sure to pick

one up the next time you’re at CUMC, and join us in prayer!

Women’s Prayer Group

We have a group of ladies faithfully gathering for prayer at 10:00am on the second Tuesday morning of each month. Meeting dates:

June 12th and July 10th

All women are welcome, please join us! Contact: Helen Schnackenberg, 682-3456, or 573-489-8782

(cell/text), or email: [email protected]

$ F I N A N C I A L S T E W A R D S H I P $

N E W S F R O M T H E A D M I N I S T R A T I V E B O A R D

School is out and even though the calendar doesn’t show it, the weather says it is summer. If your household is anything like ours, you try to fit as many events and trips as possible into your busy schedule while school is not in session. Many of us enjoy spending time camping, hiking, boating and other outdoor activities which allows us to enjoy the beauty of God’s creations.

While it is important to spend time with family, it is also important to remember the church. Summer is a busy time for the church as well. Financial obligations continue. In reviewing our giving and attendance through the end of May, some things caught my attention, and I want to bring them to your attention as well. You may recall that last year was a stellar year for the church in many ways, including our giving. Looking back at this time last year, our giving was at $101,000 and our revenues were exceeding our budgeted expenses.

This year, our giving is at almost $92,000 and our year to date budgeted expenses are about $99,000. Historically, our giving in the summer months slows down, as does attendance due to family activities away from home.

As we head into summer, I ask that you prayerfully consider how we can continue our giving, and not fall further behind our budget. We should also commit ourselves to attending services as much as possible. It takes all of us to make the Church.

In Christ, Nathan Chitwood, Stewardship Team

Highlights from the May Administrative Board meeting - Sam Jennings, Chair:

Nathan Chitwood provided a detailed update on the Montana Mission Trip, which will include 20 children and youth and 26 adults for the dates June 29 through July 7, 2018. Final plans are coming together - please keep in prayer!

Pastor Bill is working to update our Safe Sanctuary policy. FINANCE - Keith Schnarre, Chair: Overall, we are financially in good shape. However, giving has been down a bit, and we are currently about $8,000

short of making budget, largely due to increased utility costs this winter. STAFF/PASTOR PARISH RELATIONS (Personnel) - Drew Hahn, Chair: Discussion of the Conference moving up the dates for Pastor Evaluations, and how that might affect Ad. Board meeting

dates. Schedule to remain the same for now (Board meets in January, March, May, July, August, September, October and November, with special meetings called as needed).

Pastor Bill & Russ Greene, Lay Member, are preparing to attend Missouri Annual Conference June 7th-10th. TRUSTEES (Building & Grounds) - Steve Hahn, Chair: Stephen’s Heating & Air checked the sanctuary air conditioner unit, refilled with freon, and installed locks. The bus, for which we could not maintain qualified drivers, has been sold. Storage closet in the middle school classroom has been completed. More bids have been received for replacing the old carpeting in the gathering area, hallways and office;

a bid from Dave Grigg’s Flooring was approved and the new carpeting will be installed in late July. Working with the city on the ditches at the parsonage.

The “Brain Trust” Trustees Advisory Group will meet on June 19th at 7:00pm. (contact: Steve Hahn at 573.682.7654)

The next Board Meeting will be July 17th at 7:00pm. (contact: Sam Jennings at 573.682.2169)

Pray for our Church Leaders


W O R S H I P S C H E D U L E & N E W S - J U L Y 2 0 1 8

Sunday, July 8th 7th Sunday after Pentecost

Rev. Tom Fair will give the message as Pastor Bill will be on the Montana mission trip.

Sunday, July 15th 8th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 Message: “Pointing Out Truth”

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Kick-Off!

Sunday, July 1st 6th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

Scott Long will give the message as Pastor Bill will be on the Montana mission trip.

Sunday, July 22nd 9th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 7:1-14a Psalm 89:20-37 Ephesians 2:11-22 Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Message: “Giants in our Lives”

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Wrap-Up!

The paradox of faith is that when we conform our lives to Christ, then we gain our

true freedom. And its fruit is profound and lasting happiness. - Vincent Nichols


2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13

Excel in this grace

of giving.

2 Cor. 8:7 NIV

Valet Parking Service Update: Our regular Valet Volunteers are taking the summer off. However, we want to continue to provide the service to those who wish to have it. If you will need valet parking for any upcoming Sunday, please call the church office by Noon the Thursday before to make arrangements. 573-682-3434.

Pastor Bill’s Word

of the Month for

June, for Prayer

and Reflection:

“RENEW”

Pastor Bill’s Word

of the Month for

July, for Prayer

and Reflection:

“EXPLORE”

Youth & Friends

Montana

Mission Trip

Presentation

& Photos

Breakfast

Brunch! with homemade

Biscuits & Gravy

by Henry Finck.

Watch for sign-up

sheets in July.

Summer Music Notes: Those attending the 8:30am service will continue to enjoy music led by the Praise Team. The Chancel Choir is now on summer break. Various choir members will provide solos and small group specials throughout the summer for the 11:00am service. Children’s & Youth Director Sara Haskell is forming a Youth Choir, and we hope to have some special music from them before the end of summer.

Sunday, July 29th 5 th Sunday!

10th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 11:1-15; Psalm 14 Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21

Message: “Gathered Around the Table”

Special schedule:

8:30am Sunday School 10:00am One Worship Service

11:00am Breakfast Brunch!


C H I L D R E N ’ S A N D Y O U T H M I N I S T R I E S

Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries: Sara Haskell

[email protected] 573.682.4587

ALL VBS Volunteers - please mark your calendar to attend a Volunteer Training: Wed. July 11th at 6:00pm ~ or ~ Sun. July 15th at 12:00pm

> > > There will be food! < < <

Bible Bucks Coordinator: Amy Fair

[email protected] 573.682.7281

Montana Team Coordinator: Nathan Chitwood [email protected]

573.424.1775

SHIPWRECKED: RESCUED BY JESUS!

July 16 - 20, 2018 (8:30am - 11:30am)

Here at CUMC, with First Christian, Holy Spirit Catholic and Assembly of God churches. Set sail and wash ashore at CUMC for a super fun and adventurous week of learning how Jesus rescues us!

For mateys age 4 (as of 8-1-18) thru going into 5th grade. Older swashbucklers (youth & adults) needed as helpers!

Shiver me timbers! Registration & t-shirt order forms are now available. T-shirt orders are due by June 27, and it would be very helpful to have registrations by then, too. Thanks!

All Volunteers need to attend a training: July 11th at 6pm, or July 15th at 12pm (yes, there will be food!)

June 3 Youth Girls Study Group: attend Community Service at City Square together @ 11:00am, then go eat at Dos Arcos & wrap up the study!

June 10 Montana Mission Team Meeting @ Noon - fellowship hall.

June 24 Bible Bucks Store! Save, tithe & SPEND your Bible Bucks at the Bible Bucks Store @ 9:45am

June 27 Order forms are due for VBS T-shirts - see VBS section below.

June 28 Deadline to let Sara know if you want to attend the Newsboys concert on July 27 - see below.

June 29 - July 7 Youth & Friends Mission Trip to Blackfeet United Methodist Parish (BUMP) in Montana. www/bumpmission.com

July 11 or July 15

July 16 - 20 Vacation Bible School (VBS) - see below

July 25 Cook-Out @ City Park & Pool Party @ City Pool - see below.

July 27 Youth: to attend Newsboys concert at Jesse Auditorium in Columbia - contact Sara by June 28 if you want to go! (children may also go if accompanied by an adult)

July 29 5th Sunday - earn DOUBLE Bible Bucks! Special schedule: 8:30am Sunday School 10:00am One Worship Service with Montana Team Presentation 11:00am Breakfast Brunch

FREE CAFÉ & VBS WRAP-UP PARTY !

Evening of Wednesday, July 25th

Cook-out at City Park South Shelter, followed by a Pool Party at City Pool. Watch for more details to be announced closer to date.

YOUTH! Mark your calendar for July 10-14, 2019: National UMC Youth

Gathering in Kansas City, MO! Quadrennial - only happens every 4 years!

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