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St. Michael’s UnitedMethodist Church

A Tribute to the Christian Family

‘You are my witnesses’ is a line which is preached on three occasions from Jesus, from Sunday, April 15th

through Sunday, May 13th. We find this line being proclaimed once in Luke 24:48 which is the lectionary reading for Sunday, April 15th, 2018. We also find this same line in Acts 1:8, and in Luke 24:48 on Ascension Sunday, May 13th, which this year is also Mother’s Day.

I think it is no coincidence that this line is used in order to celebrate Mother’s Day as well as the ascension of our Lord. This very line is appropriate for the celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th, as well as Ascension Sunday. Witnessing involves seeing and mirroring another person’s life. Jesus obviously drives this point home during the last hours in which he would be with his disciples.

You are to mirror my life in order that others may see you emulate my life so that they may also emulate my life.

This is a bi-monthly newsletter, so I think that it is important to include a celebration of mothers on Sunday, May 10th, as well as the celebration of fathers on Sunday, June 17th, within this publication. For the purposes of description, we will call both celebrations a festival of the Christian home especially since the months which are being covered by this composition are May and June.I think that the primary source of love which we acknowledge and receive as children comes from the family. Our parents offer us Christ throughout our lives and we attempt to reciprocate their love with our own families and friends. Many parishioners who have an active involvement and participation in the church did so as children. In fact, many (such as Marisol and I) were told unless we were dying, we would celebrate the Lord on Sundays. There were very few exceptions to this rule! Many of you experienced this same philosophy in your homes. Now as parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, we simply have taught our kids the same rules that we were taught as children. In fact, we still come to church almost every Sunday, with no exceptions.

A dilemma which the church must contend with these days is that families are constantly changing and are continuously evolving. Most people in any community are not involved in a church and the church must re-

strategize how to open its primary unit in order to bring others into the community of believers. 40 years ago, the greatest strategy for a church was waiting for people to show up on Sunday mornings and families would do this. Today, the church must seek out community members if it wants to survive. In doing so, we have to be careful to describe family as community which is diligently searching to bring others in the fold and not just an inward circle of friends.

Through acts of compassion and mercy, parents offer Christ. Through acts of love and kindness, parents offer Christ. As Christians or little Christs our primary job is emulate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is easy to call ourselves Christians; however, our greatest call is to witness to the life of our Lord and Savior. We serve a risen Savior and we want to emulate his life and ministry for the people within our community.

On Sunday, May 10th, and Sunday, June 17th, we celebrate the love of Christ which has been channeled through moms and dads. Throughout their lives mothers and fathers have witnessed to the love of Christ through their generous acts of love, service, and gratitude. On these two days in which we celebrate the festival of the Christian home we give thanks to Christ for offering himself to the world and we give thanks to parents that have witnessed to his life, ministry, and actual or eventual death and resurrection.

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Rev. David Harriss

Financial ReportHow can it be April already? Our winter residents are heading to cooler (snow?) temperatures. Those of us who live here will have our fans and air conditioning on, including the church; so we need to keep our tithes current. Our summer months are the worse for giving. We need $5,100.00 a week to meet our budget.

Now for some good news. Summer Camp has $2,455.00 in their account. For the Naomi House, a check was written in the amount of $2,500.00, which was the amount Don had hoped for. We collected $2,445.00, $55.00 were taken from Missions unspecified, to complete the amount.

I want to thank the congregation for supporting ALL of our causes.

Love and prayers,

Judy Schnoebelen

Finance

(You will find a copy of the budget attached to your Trumpet)

Trustees’ Monthly Update

Last month we shared with you the many items the

NOMADS completed during their stay with us in February. This month we are sharing the expenditures and the resulting impact on our church budget. For 2018, St. Michael’s budgeted $1000 dollars for the expenses related to the work of the NOMADS. The total expenses for this year’s NOMAD visit came to $655.13. This is indeed great, because it came under budget. More exciting is the fact that one of the NOMAD couples, prior to their leaving, made a contribution towards the ministry of St. Michael’s in the amount of $300. With that unexpected gift, the impact on our church budget for all the work and updates completed by the NOMADS was only $355.13. Praise God!Recently, there have been concerns about the air conditioning system in the Sanctuary. There is no problem with the system it was only disengaged for a couple of Sundays because the outside temperature allowed us to reduce our need for air conditioning. Be assured, as temperatures rise, the system will be turned on and working as needed. Disengaging the system for a couple of Sundays, though for some it was a bit warm, allowed the church to save a couple of hundred dollars. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Trustees

If you would like to pay tribute to a loved one, remember a loved one that has passed, or simply let someone know you are thinking of and praying for them, you can purchase flowers for the altar. The sign-up sheet is in the fellowship hall by the main entrance and the cost is $25.00. Special colors may be ordered upon request.

Church Office

JULIETS (Just Us Ladies Informally Engaging Together Someplace)

MAY ScheduleTuesday, May 8th 11:45 a.m.TACO HACIENDA2200 Mesquite AvenueTuesday, May 29th

11:45 a.m.RED ONION2013 McCulloch Blvd. N.

JUNE ScheduleTuesday, June 5th 11:45 a.m.CULVERS1615 Countryshire AvenueTuesday, June 19th

11:45 a.m.PIZZA HUT230 Swanson Avenue

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MAY-JUNE NEWSLETTER ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out Somewhere)

If anyone should want to take up the planning and coordinating of ROMEOS, please contact Lyle Ross. Thank you.

Just a friendly reminder: NO child/children under the age of 18 years is/are to be out on our campus without adult supervision. We have received a couple of complaints of children around the church and fellowship hall that were without an adult present. This is for the safety and protection of your children. Unfortunately, we have a very high sex offender count in our area. Help us keep all children safe. Thank you.

Nancy Stoway

We appreciate your feedback. In order to run things effectively, we ask that any suggestions and/or complaints be submitted to SPRC in writing and signed. We will not be able to address any suggestions or complaints if we do not know who they are coming from. Thank you.

Blessings,

Your SPRC

UMW Reading Group

For upcoming dates and times, please contact either, Kay Johnson, Cindy Montgomery, or Helen Springer.

Thank you!

Monday Prayer Group

The Monday afternoon prayer group has been meeting to pray for the Church and your prayer requests for at least 20 years. I cannot begin to tell you all the answered prayers I have seen or experienced myself. Our little group is shrinking! We welcome anyone who wants to join us. We meet Mondays at 3:00 p.m. in the library. God answers ALL prayers; not always what we want, but always was is best. Sometimes He says YES, sometimes He says NO, and sometimes He says YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDIG ME! But He always answers.

Nancy

Stoway

KIDS’ CAMP

Easter Sunday breakfast was a success and it was all thanks to our wonderful St. Michael’s UMC community. We raised enough money to ensure that the 7 children that are currently signed up to attend kid’s camp can make it to Mt. Mingus in July.We are truly grateful for all the love and support shown to our kids. We will continue to work throughout the year to ensure that we can grow our children’s ministries, and we will keep you posted on any upcoming events.Thank you again for all your love and support.

Children’s Ministries

CHOIR NEWS

The temperatures are rising, and some of our wonderful choir members will be departing for the summer. The music will change from choir anthems to special music featuring soloists and other combinations beginning in June. Please let me, (or Greg) know if you can

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MAY-JUNE NEWSLETTER spare some time to share your music with us!There has been some discussion regarding forming a men’s combo of three or more men singing together. We would love to make this happen; so please consider helping us get this going.Please consider joining us at the 6:30 p.m. rehearsals on Wednesdays for the Chancel Choir. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us!Respectfully,

Arlene & Greg Carpenter

Chuckle of the month:

HYMNS

If you must speed on the highway:45 mph “God Will Take Care of You”.55 mph “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”.65 mph “Nearer, My God, to Thee”.75 mph “Nearer, Still Nearer”.85 mph “This World Is Not My Home”.95 mph “Lord, I’m Coming Home”.105 mph “Precious Memories”.

Scrap Booking Dates May 19th

July 14th

August 11th

September 1st

We do not meet during the months of October, November and December

as these months are busy for everyone. Thank you.

PRAYER SHAWL

Stay cool during the summer months, while creating a little something to embrace and keep warm during the winter.

We meet the 1st and 3rd

Saturday of every month @ 9a.m., in the Wesley building.

Join us!

United Methodist Women

MAY

Re-creation Cards - ChurchMay 1st & 15th, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m.Executive Board Mtng - Library May 8th, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Crafts (Bring Sack Lunch) ChurchMay 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. Potluck Luncheon Salads/DessertsMay 22nd, 2018 @ 12:00 p.m. Program – One Touch: Tony RivelloHostesses: Louise Hartwell & Helen Springer.Mary Elizabeth Circle - Sativa’s home May 15th, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2018

Have a great summer; see you in September!

We are all truly blessed. HE always provides for us. If not in the way we want, certainly in the way we NEED.

Please remember that the food bank of St. Vincent de Paul is always in need of basic items such as, toothpaste, laundry detergent, diapers, bath soap, and of course food (non-perishable). Thank you for your support.

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 @ St. Michael’s UMC.

For additional information you may call the church office.

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 3rd

8a.m. – 9a.m.2360 McCulloch Blvd. N.

Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:3

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St. Michael’s UMC2895 Jamaica Blvd. S.Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

MAY-JUNE 2018

MAY

James & Mindy Berry05/0612yrs

J & J Karen Smith05/0831yrs

Dean & Irene Weyerman05/1962yrs

Jay & Dixie Anderson05/2365yrs

Paul & Nancy Stoway05/2432yrs

Donald & Patricia Belding05/3050yrs

Douglas & Heather Fullam

05/3132yrs

JUNE

Floyd & Amy Hamilton06/0362yrs

Dean & Susan Novak06/0743yrs

Robert & Carol Herb06/1242yrs

David & Barbara Green06/2636yrs

Glen & Caren Straatmeyer06/3044yrs

MAYJim Massey 05/01Patricia Reynolds 05/04Bobbie Bohnker 05/06Steven Bohnker 05/06Barbara Licari 05/08Dan Springer 05/08Tom Oesch 05/09Barb Holdread 05/15Kole Castellucci 05/18Donovan Berry 05/22Leslie Chin 05/22Lois Sanders 05/24

Susan Novak 05/25Gilda Keller 05/26

JUNE

Sam Diego-Richards 06/02Caitlin Berry 06/03Douglas Fullam 06/06Maya Harriss 06/06Sandra VonCollin 06/06Kim Massey 06/10Greg Carpenter 06/12Marvin Jochim 06/13Kay Johnson 06/19Sigrid Shaw 06/19Patricia Agnew 06/21Arlene Carpenter 06/21Luke Diego-Richards 06/22Marisol Harriss 06/30

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