the messenger 2018
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The Messenger 2018
HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, IOWA
Sunday 8:30am - Plover, 202 Smith Street
10:30am - Pocahontas, 306 2nd Avenue NW
Pastor Kris Frank Cell: 712-577-2630 email: [email protected]
Church Office Mon.-Fri. Hours: 9:00-3:30pm
email: [email protected] Ph. 712-335-3663 Fax: 712-335-3406
Keep in touch with Hope UMC: hopeumcia.org
Hope UMC—Pocahontas, Havelock & Plover
FREE Saturday
Supper
July 21st
5 - 6:30pm
UDMO
Food
Pantry
Sunday
July 8, 2018
BEST.
WEEK.
EVER.
please contact Karen Boyd at
712-358-1915 or the church office at
712-335-3663 for registration forms.
SAVE The DATE
What: Phil and Pam Morgan in Concert
When: Sunday, August 26th
Where: One combined service @ Pocahontas at 10:30 a.m.
Free will offering will be taken
** Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighbors to this great wor-ship concert! Check out their website:
https://www.philandpammorgan.com/
SAY CHEESE!!!
What: It’s time for a new Church Directory!
Who: We need YOU!
Why: It’s been seven years since our last one
(How time flies!)
When: Next September, dates to be announced
Please watch your newsletters and bulletins for more information as we get
closer.
If you are able to help with this project, please contact Melissa at the church of-
fice. It will be great to have this updated, and there is even an app that we can
use on our phones for access! How cool is that???
Calling all Cookie Bakers!
The Outreach Team needs your helpl We
are looking for three to four (or more!) peo-
ple who are willing to bake a “welcome” gift
for our first time guests. This can be cook-
ies, to muffins, to your favorite item to bake
and share! Our goal is to deliver a home-
made treat to our guests by the following
Tuesday/Wednesday after they have visited Hope UMC. Once we have our team
of bakers, we will contact you either the Sunday they visit or by the Monday after-
wards. We would take a plate of 6-12 cookies/muffins/etc. to our guests depend-
ing on the size of their family.
And, if baking isn’t your thing, we still need our entire church family’s help to not
only make our guest feel welcome at worship, but to also reach out and greet
them again - - wherever you run into them in the community. And… don’t forget
to invite them back to worship again! After all, it’s always easier to come when
you know there’s a friend waiting for you!
Mark your calendars for some fun and fellowship! We
are planning to go to the movie, Ocean's 8, Sunday,
July 8th at 7:00. We will meet at Pizza Ranch at 5:00.
We have invited our Lutheran friends so I hope we
have a good turn out! If any questions, call Ginger or John & Martie.
Lectionary Scriptures
July 1 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43
July 8 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13
Ju1y 15 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19, Psalm 24, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29
July 22 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 29 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21
Aug 5 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a, Psalm 51:1-12, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35
Allan & Karen Minkler 7/12
Tim & Elaine Cook 7/15
Mark & Jeanne Sindergard 7/15
Keith & Kathy Johnson 7/20
Candace L & Wayne Hulsebus 7/23
Scott & Megan Ernst 7/27
Aaron & Krystal Davidson 7/29
Steve & Moira Hopkins 7/29
Doug & Michelle Ferguson 7/31
Leon & Gwen Johnson 7/31
Alivia Kakacek 7/1
Logan Poss 7/3
Cathy Minkler 7/6
Irene Schossow 7/10
Jamey Gregersen 7/11
Brian Blomker 7/18
Donna Hull 7/18
Joe Minkler 7/19
Karen Minkler 7/20
Abbrielle Point 7/20
Carolyn Hanson 7/22
Jeri Hammer 7/22
Nancy Storck 7/22
Mary Turner 7/23
Megan Ernst 7/24
Jacob Sheldahl 7/27
Allan Minkler, Jr. 7/28
Mary Martens 7/28
Moira Hopkins 7/28
Chris Radig 7/29
Hannah Gregersen 7/30
Thanksgiving Ingathering – Lots of changes so please read
carefully. Only school kits and hygiene kits will be collected.
UMCOR is no longer accepting cloth school bags. School kits are to be placed in a 2-gallon plastic bag. Con-
tents are the same with the exception of adding one pack of loose-leaf paper.
• One pair blunt scissors (no plastic blades)
• One box of 24 crayons
• Three one-subject notebooks (usually 70 sheets)
No composition books or 5-subject notebooks
• One pack of loose-leaf paper (new item)
100-200 page packets are acceptable
Wide or college rule accepted
• One hand-held pencil sharpener
1-inch or longer
• One ruler 12 inches or 30 cm long
• Six unsharpened pencils
• One eraser
2-inches or longer
*Stack all paper items on top of each other. Place all loose items on top of paper. Small loose items may be
placed in a smaller re-sealable bag. Place kit inside of 2-gallon re-sealable bag and seal.
*The Hygiene Kits have just a few changes that are highlighted.
• One hand towel (15x25 – 17x27 inches)
No kitchen, cleaning or microfiber towels
• One washcloth
• One comb
Sturdy with at least 6 inches of teeth
• One toenail or fingernail clipper - No metal nail files
• Bath-size soap
No Ivory or Jergen’s soap
Do not remove from packaging
• One adult toothbrush
Do not remove from packaging
• 10 adhesive bandages (3/4 by 3 inches) - (number is up from 6 in previous years)
*Place items in one-gallon size re-sealable bag. We are still asked that all items are new and the contents of kits not be imprinted with cartoon characters, advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols. Keep these lists for when you go shopping in the next couple of months. Kits aren’t due until late October. In-
gathering is November 3rd.
*The Bingo prizes for the Saturday Night Suppers this summer are snack items. Our inventory is getting low and more items are needed for the July supper. You may put your donations in the marked boxes. Those who attend are very appreciative and enjoy the socializing as well as the good food. Thank you for the many ways you
help with this mission project.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS †
July 1 Don & Linda Ferguson Communion Stwd's
July 1 Carol McLain Liturgist
July 1 Brian & Shela Blomker Fellowship
July 8 Pam Radig Liturgist
July 8 Steve & Moira Hopkins Fellowship
July 15 Ann Harrison Liturgist
July 15 Bruce & Carolyn Wheatley Fellowship
July 22 Sarah Freeburg Liturgist
July 22 Judy Pursley Fellowship
July Acolytes - Ruger Bunda, Caden Freeburg
July Ushers - Volunteers
July Greeters -
North: Ginger Ernst
South: Mary Phillips
East: Volunteer
DATE
POCAHONTAS
HAVELOCK/PLOVER
TOTAL
June 3 65 20 85
June 10 53 21 74
June 17 45 22 67
June 24 40 20 60
Worship Attendance at Hope UMC
FREE SATURDAY SUPPER
with BINGO to follow
Saturday ~ July 21st
Serving from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
At HOPE UMC, Pocahontas Center
There will be many opportunities to help prepare,
serve and clean-up.
Watch for the clipboard in worship
Or call 712-335-3663
UDMO Food Pantry
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Help and Healing from the HUMC library
When God doesn’t Make Sense
by Dr. James Dobson
This book deals unflinchingly with life’s most troubling question—the awesome “Why?” Drawing on his long experience as a Chris-tian psychologist and family counselor, Dr. Dobson brings hope to those who have almost given up.
Life is Tough but God is Faithful:
How to See God’s Love in Difficult Times
by Sheila Walsh
Sheila looks at thirteen crucial turning points that can help you rediscover God's love and forgiveness. Showing how the choices you make affect your life, she offers insights from the book of Job, from her own life, and from the lives of
people whose simple but determined faith helped them become shining lights in a dark world.
Harsh Grief Gentle Hope
by Mary A. White
Author Mary White found herself struggling with an unending stream of painful questions and a powerful, agonizing grief in the wake of per-sonal loss. She shares with the reader her search for answers that would help her make sense out of a senseless act.
These selections available for check out in the Book Nook located in the Fellowship Hall during July.
Synopses courtesy of Barnes and Noble
Leadership Team Meeting pg 1
Leadership Team Meeting
June 14, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
Friendship Room
Pocahontas Center
Attendance: Pastor Kris, Sharon Hauswirth, Carol Hallman, Brad Cook, Allan Frevert, Melissa Rahn, Vicki Kerns, Elaine Cook, Linda Ferguson, Gary Zhorne, Candace Larson, Moira Hopkins, Joan Reinhart, Donnie McLain, and Judy Timan.
Sharon called the meeting to order and opened with a devotion and prayer.
The minutes were read silently. A correction to the May minutes was made regarding pastor’s salary in the SPRC report. Corrected it reads, “The salary for the year of 2018 will be $54,000.” Brad moved and Carol seconded to approve the minutes as corrected. Ayes all.
Allan gave the treasurer’s report. 2018 apportionments and district askings are paid through May. Ending balance: $34,372.76. One air-conditioner unit will be replaced for $4500. This will be paid out of the cash fund. He then moved and Elaine seconded to approve the treas-urer’s report. Ayes all.
Allan then moved that the finance committee be combined with the leadership team and eliminate the finance committee as a separate committee. This way more people are involved in making financial decisions. The church treasurer will give the monthly financial report. Sharon gave additional insight into this recommendation. Elaine seconded the motion. Ayes all.
Ministry Team Reports
Trustees – Brad reported. Some major capitol improvement projects are coming up including sewer and roof work. Brad is putting together a list of needs and getting figures for the costs involved. These will be presented at the next meeting of the Leadership Team.
Education – Moira reported. Plans for VBS are being finalized. The team from Ingham Bible Camp will arrive June 24th. Tim and Elaine Cook and Donna Hudson are hosting the team members. The Bon Voyage party is Thursday evening, June 28th.
Outreach & Member Care – Elaine reported. The committee is looking at doing a new picture directory. The church banner will be hanging in the tent during Heritage Days.
Worship – Carol reported. She encouraged small groups and individuals prepare special mu-sic for worship during the summer months.
Missions – Judy reported. 12 cleaning buckets and 12 layettes were taken to Annual Confer-ence for delivery to Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Illinois. Pastor Kris added that they also take bicycles and sewing machines (both treadle and older electric machines) – something to think about for next year. There are changes for Ingathering kits which will be in the July Messenger. Donnie moved and Joan seconded to pay the Kies our 2018 missionary support.
UMW – Joan reported. The next UMW luncheon is June 21with Peace Circle serving.
SPRC – Linda reported. A meeting is scheduled in late summer.
Pastor’s Report – Pastor Kris reported. This Annual Conference was very positive and a fun experience. There was less dissension and more discussion. She expressed appreciation for Carol McCurdy’s attending as the delegate from our church and her attention to the legislative matters.
Donnie moved and Gary seconded the motion to adjourn. Ayes all.
The next meeting will be July 12th, 7 p.m.
Pastor Kris closed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Timan
Leadership Team Secretary pro tem
UMW News - July 2018
Psalm 146:5-7 "Happy are those... whose hope is in the Lord their God, who made heaven and earth... who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry."
July Altar Flowers - Charity Circle
July 15-17: Mission U (School of Christian Mission), Marshalltown
July 19: Executive Committee Meeting
1:30 Friendship Room
Thank you to Peace Circle for serving the noon luncheon on June 21st. Looking ahead to Au-gust 16 when we will have a Summer Coffee served by the Executive Committee.
The General Conference of the United Methodist Church will meet in 2019. One of the news-letters from the Conference is asking us to pray for the success of the Conference by praying The Lord's Prayer and reciting the 23rd Psalm from 2:23 to 2:26 every day, either a.m. or p.m.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
TUESDAY, July 31st
Expo Center
11:30 a.m. set-up
4:30-6 p.m. distribution / tear-down