The Trumpeter Elkhorn Hills UMC February 2016 Issue #2 Worship With Us ! SUNDAYS 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Praise Team Rehearsal 10:05 AM Children’s Choir 10:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:30 AM Bell Choir Mark Your Elkhorn Feb 2 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 3 Elkhorn Hills Prays 9:00am Ladies Fellowship 10:00am Wednesday Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 7 Souper Bowl of Caring-between services Youth Council Mtg. 11:30am Women’s Retreat Mtg. 11:30am Feb 8 Ladies Book Club (Scooters) 6:30pm Feb 9 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 10 Confirmation Classes 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service 7:00pm Feb 13 United Methodist Men 8:00am Feb 14 Renewal of Wedding Vows 11:30am Feb 15 YES meal delivery Noon Feb 16 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 17 Wed. Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 19 Knit & Sew Group 9:30am Feb 20 Comedy Night & Silent Auction 6- 9pm Feb 23 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 24 Wednesday Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 27 Preschool Dance 5- 7pm ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20227 Veterans’ Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-4764 www.elkhornhillsumc.org NOTES OF NANCY So let’s do a little United Methodist Church talk. The Great Plains Confer- ence (made up of the UMC churches in Kansas and Nebraska) will be receiv- ing a new bishop in September of this year. That person will be elected by what is called a Jurisdictional Conference in July. Our Annual Conference elected clergy and laity delegates to attend this July event and to vote on how the bishops will be assigned within our jurisdiction. The U.S. is divided into jurisdictions - a grouping of neighboring states and then the states are divided into areas, which is the designation for the churches within a given Bishop’s control. Areas are usually organized by number of UMC members in any given area. Our current bishop, Scott Jones, will be assigned to another area in our jurisdiction and we will receive someone else as our bishop. While the local church does not have face-to-face contact with the bishop very often, we will want to be aware of the person who is elected as our bishop since that person will be in that office for possibly the next eight years and will be re- sponsible for assigning pastors to local churches, including Elkhorn Hills. Now there is also General Conference. This body is made up of delegates, clergy and laity, from the entire Church. The Conference convenes every four years and will meet this April in Portland, Oregon. The General Conference is the official governing body of the United Methodist Church across the globe so this is always a very international gathering. We Methodists have a Book of Discipline that is used as a guidebook for everything that we do in the local church; things like how to organize committees, the work of the pastor and procedures for ordination, plus some General Rules written by our denomina- tion’s founding father, John Wesley. If a change is to be made to this book, it has to be approved by the General Conference. If you wish you can stream the conference live every day to see what is happening. There are a few con- troversial issues to be discussed at the Conference concerning major changes to the Discipline. Some of the Conference will be very interesting to watch; some of it not so much. So that’s the lesson for today, fellow United Methodists. Hope you took good notes. There may be a test someday - you never know! Grace and peace, Nancy
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The Trumpeter Elkhorn Hills UMC
February 2016 Issue #2
Worship With Us!
SUNDAYS 9:00 AM Worship Service 10:30 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Praise Team Rehearsal 10:05 AM Children’s Choir 10:30 AM Sunday School for all ages 11:30 AM Bell Choir
Mark Your Elkhorn Feb 2 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 3 Elkhorn Hills Prays 9:00am Ladies Fellowship 10:00am Wednesday Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 7 Souper Bowl of Caring-between services Youth Council Mtg. 11:30am Women’s Retreat Mtg. 11:30am Feb 8 Ladies Book Club (Scooters) 6:30pm Feb 9 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 10 Confirmation Classes 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service 7:00pm Feb 13 United Methodist Men 8:00am Feb 14 Renewal of Wedding Vows 11:30am Feb 15 YES meal delivery Noon Feb 16 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 17 Wed. Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 19 Knit & Sew Group 9:30am Feb 20 Comedy Night & Silent Auction 6- 9pm Feb 23 Disciple II 11:00am Feb 24 Wednesday Night Activities 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal Confirmation Classes Feb 27 Preschool Dance 5- 7pm
ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20227 Veterans’ Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-4764 www.elkhornhillsumc.org
NOTES OF NANCY So let’s do a little United Methodist Church talk. The Great Plains Confer-ence (made up of the UMC churches in Kansas and Nebraska) will be receiv-ing a new bishop in September of this year. That person will be elected by what is called a Jurisdictional Conference in July. Our Annual Conference elected clergy and laity delegates to attend this July event and to vote on how the bishops will be assigned within our jurisdiction. The U.S. is divided into jurisdictions - a grouping of neighboring states and then the states are divided into areas, which is the designation for the churches within a given Bishop’s control. Areas are usually organized by number of UMC members in any given area. Our current bishop, Scott Jones, will be assigned to another area in our jurisdiction and we will receive someone else as our bishop. While the local church does not have face-to-face contact with the bishop very often, we will want to be aware of the person who is elected as our bishop since that person will be in that office for possibly the next eight years and will be re-sponsible for assigning pastors to local churches, including Elkhorn Hills. Now there is also General Conference. This body is made up of delegates, clergy and laity, from the entire Church. The Conference convenes every four years and will meet this April in Portland, Oregon. The General Conference is the official governing body of the United Methodist Church across the globe so this is always a very international gathering. We Methodists have a Book of Discipline that is used as a guidebook for everything that we do in the local church; things like how to organize committees, the work of the pastor and procedures for ordination, plus some General Rules written by our denomina-tion’s founding father, John Wesley. If a change is to be made to this book, it has to be approved by the General Conference. If you wish you can stream the conference live every day to see what is happening. There are a few con-troversial issues to be discussed at the Conference concerning major changes to the Discipline. Some of the Conference will be very interesting to watch; some of it not so much. So that’s the lesson for today, fellow United Methodists. Hope you took good notes. There may be a test someday - you never know!
Grace and peace, Nancy
WORSHIP
Chancel choir is in full swing and preparing for Sunday anthems as well as Palm Sunday. Yep, I said it. Palm Sunday. With Easter being in March, everything is happening quickly around here. We'd like to offer you a chance for another short term singing opportunity. Chancel choir, praise and bell choirs will offer a Festival of Music on March 20. We will begin rehearsing for this festival on Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:45-7:30. Please let Tyler or Deb know if you'd be interested in joining us.
Greeters: Cheryl Parcher, Jo Bash Ushers: RC Hoover, Dick Parcher
FEB 21 Greeters: Ann Warren Ushers: Ray & Ann Warren
FEB 28Greeters: Marian Brown, Linda Holloway Ushers: Dale & Darla Langendorfer
Greeters: Brenda Ritnour Ushers: Margie Crumley, Brenda Ritnour
February 14th, following the 2nd service -Renewal of Marriage Vows
ASH WEDNESDAY is February 10th. This marks the 1st day of Lent. We will offer a SERVICE at 7:00 pm. As we receive ashes to our foreheads, let’s repent and recognize life is a gift from God and resolve to make changes in simplifying our lives to refocus on Jesus and eternal life.
From the Missions Committee: Thank you Kip, Harley (aka Dick), Marian and Carolyn for your help packing and moving garage sale dona-tions! Yes, stuff is already rolling in. As you do your spring cleaning, please keep August 17 - 20 in mind. Contact Sandy if you have any questions. Thanks!
No Saturday night worship the month of February.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
February 12 No School February 27 Preschool Dance
ELKHORN HILLS PRESCHOOL
Preschool & Parent’s Day Out UpdatePreschool & Parent’s Day Out Update
IN THE CHILDREN’S DEPARMENT
Feb 10 Ash Wednesday No Wednesday Night Live Activities
NOTES FROM THE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Last month, Y.E.S. came and spoke to the congregation as well as the children's Sunday School classes. The kiddos learned a lot about their mission and ways they can help. They loved having Allison come speak and be able to answer their questions so they have a better understand-ing of what Y.E.S. provides for services. For February, the Children's Department has taken on the project of pro-viding homeless bags for Y.E.S. They are very much in need of these bags and what they provide to the individuals who need assistance. We will be assembling the bags in each classroom on February 14, along with the Good Samaritan lesson. We encourage you to join your children in their classes that day to help them with this project.
Register now or 2016-2017 Preschool and Parents’ Day Out! See Shauna or Ash-
ley for any questions you might have. You can visit the website for more informa-
tion and to print the registration form.
February 27, we will be having our Annual Preschool Dance. This years theme is
Luau! If you are interested in helping please contact Shauna or Ashley for more
information.
In January, the Preschool kiddos were able to enjoy a visit from Animal Encoun-
ters! They learned all about different animals and were able to hold and pet vari-
ous types! This is one of the children’s favorite field trips that they get to partake
in!
Next month we will be having the Dentist come for a visit! They will show the
kids how to properly clean their teeth and to have proper dental hygiene, all while
having fun!
Happy Happy Happy Happy Valentine’s Valentine’s Valentine’s Valentine’s Day Day Day Day From the From the From the From the Children’sChildren’sChildren’sChildren’s DepartmentDepartmentDepartmentDepartment
New Study: REVIVAL by Adam Hamilton 6 week DVD Series featuring the life of John Wesley and his amazing faith which continues to speak to us today. Learn about our heritage, our faith and will challenge us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Adam leads this series with his outstanding storytelling ability to make the material real and alive.
Join the Breakfast Club in the Conference Room 10:30 am.
GRACE Class - Sunday School 10:30
DOING GOOD What happens when Christians LIVE like Christians by Chip Ingram. Chip reveals the four key reasons why doing good matters so much in this DVD 8 session study. This series includes the following messages: • Why Doing Good Matters So Much • Doing Good - Where It All Begins • The High Cost of Not Doing Good • How Doing good Will Change Your
World Join us in the Grace Room (located down the hall from Pastor’s office. Questions? Contact Lena Beeson [email protected].
REGULAR GATHERINGS
KNIT & SEW GROUP:
The Knit & Sew Group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month, from 9:30-11:30. This group enjoys fellowship while participating on projects. Current Project is the Valentine Diaper Drive for the UMCOR Layette Kits.
For more information, contact Jan Heliker.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
February 1st meeting, 6:30pm Scooters in Elkhorn
February’s book discussion is Hundred Pieces of Me by Lucy Dillion March Book Selection: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee This is a Book Bag Book and can be picked up February 2 in the Church office.
ELKHORN HILLS PRAYS:
All are welcome to join us to pray for our Church, Nation and People.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 9:00 AM in the Grace Room at Elkhorn Hills
LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP Come enjoy laughter, treats, and uplifting con-versation with us! The more the merrier, and we love to see new faces!
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10:00 AM at Donut Professor: 204th & Dodge behind DQ
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY Wednesday evening study –REVELATION. Meets in the Grace Room. RC Hoover leads the session. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. Drop ins welcome.
Youth Emergency Services -YES The Mission Committee has committed to con-tinue providing monthly meals in 2016. More information or to help with the meals, please contact LuAnn Dritley at [email protected] or 402-689-1083.
MEN’S MON. NIGHT BASKETBALL: Invite a friend along with you (High School - Adult)! If you have questions, please contact Lynn Ferdig at 402-492-2445 [email protected]; or Steve Neth at 402-289-3208 or [email protected]. Monday nights at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center
LLB (Ladies Lunch Bunch)
All Women invited. Come and enjoy Lunch Out with some great Elkhorn Hill’s women.
Each month a different eatery is selected. Experience good food and fellowship.
Watch for February’s Lunch Out Sign up sheet in narthex
WOMEN’S RETREAT - Color Me Faithful Join us for a wonderful weekend at Camp Carol Joy Holling March 4th, 5th and 6th. Pastor Nancy will be leading the Retreat. Learn about women of the Bible, yourself, and other ladies in the group. This will be a great way to enhance your walk in faith. Fun, delicious food and awesome fellowship is promised. The Re-treat will conclude with worship and communion in the beautiful chapel. Come relax and recharge. Enjoy some quiet alone time as well as time with your color-ful Sister’s in Christ. Registration will end Sunday, January 31st. If you have questions please talk with Pastor Nancy or Bonnita Sherburne.
UMM (United Methodist Men) United Methodist Men will meet at 8:00 on Feb-ruary 13th. All men are welcome. A light break-fast, devotional time and short meeting will oc-cur. Meeting location in the Conference Room.
Questions regarding the men’s group, please contact Lynn Ferdig or Scott Avery.
FEBRUARY MISSION PROJECT
Will be Valentine Diaper Project. The Knit & Sew Group are making layette kits for United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). This project is partnered between the Mission Com-mittee and the Knit & Sew Ladies. Donations are requested of cloth diapers and safety pins. The Diaper Drive will run from January 27th to Feb-ruary 21st. Look for the donation drop off in the narthex. Help us help those in need through your donation for UMCOR.
DISCIPLE II Class – Class meets in the Conference Room on Tuesdays from 11:00-12:30.
Financial Peace Univ. – coming Feb 28th Million of people have gone through Dave Ram-sey’s Financial Peace University. They’ve worked a plan, rewritten their stories, and changed their future. This class will meet for nine weeks during the Sunday School hour. It incorporates discussions that encourage account-ability and discipline. FPU teachers members how to handle money God’s ways, and His ways work! Each couple/individual receives a kit that includes a workbook, budget forms, Dave Ram-sey’s book, Complete Guide to Money and other tools. Each kit costs $99. You’ll find each class is just as fun as it is practical. We will begin registration before and after services beginning Jan. 31st. If you’re interested, let Cheryl know in the office or Bonnita Sherburne 402-289-1906.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Confirmation: 12-wk course
Meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm
Class led by Jenny Louis along with Adult Mentors
13 Students will be confirmed on Confirma-tion Sunday, April 3rd.
COMEDY NIGHT
SATURDAY, FEBR 20, 6 PM
Ticket Sales Jan. 31-Feb. 14 $12 per ticket, $60 for table of 6, & $80 for table of 8. Pmt. Due at time of reservation, NO Ticket Sales the night of the event.
Comedy Night with Dinner hosted by the Grace Class and Youth.
Babysitting is Available- Please reserve your spot at time of ticket sale-so we can get the appropriate num-ber of sitters.
Youth Silent Auction that evening- Sports package, relaxation packages, and many fun, fun, fun items. All proceeds will go toward mission trip for youth & chap-erones.
Walk to Emmaus – Save the Dates Men’s Walk – September 22nd-25th
Women’s Walk –September 29th-Oct. 2nd
If you have questions talk to Bonnita, Darla, Gayle, Lena, or Tom. Informational flyers are available in the Narthex.
YOUTH GROUP SCOOP!!
***All of these events are for the Sr. AND Middle High group****
LinC (Living in Christ) – This group meets on Wednesday evenings (6:30-7:30 p.m.) in the Sr. High youth room and is led by Kip Meyer and Erin Hullinger. 6th through 12th
graders meet together, then break into small groups according to age groups to discuss the lesson for the evening. Bring a friend and come see what it’s all about.
On Sunday, February 7th, the Middle & Sr. High youth will meet in the Narthex after each service and collect money to help “Tackle Hunger” for the 2016 Souper Bowl of Caring. The Youth challenge the adults to see who can raise the most money to help with this wonderful cause!
The Middle & Sr. High Youth Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with Comedy Night on Saturday, February 20th. Youth, this is your opportunity to raise money for your summer mission trips, retreats, etc. Please put together your donations for the auction and let Con-nie Rance, Shaini Carney or Jan Wolford know what you have for the event and they will get it prepared. You can drop off items on my desk in the Middle High Youth Room for safekeeping. ALL ITEMS ARE DUE IN BY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th! The more items we have, the better!! If you need ideas, please contact me.
MIDDLE HIGH MISSION TRIP – JUNE 3-5, 2016 – Destination: Kansas City, Missouri. We will be serving in Kansas City, MO this summer and are being hosted by St. James UMC. Please contact Jenny Louis for more information and to register.
Seeking 1-2 adults to help lead Wednesday evening youth group from 6:30-7:0 p.m. This is a chance to share your faith and to meet some amazing young people who are eager and anxious to learn more about Jesus Christ through everyday experiences. Please contact Jenny Louis if you would like to volunteer!
MIDDLE & SR. HIGH YOUTH GROUP meets every Wednesday evening in the Sr. High youth room. Bring a friend and join us for games, faith building, friendship/fellowship, food, laughter…what’s not to love? We hope to see you there!
We are excited about this year’s Sunday School classes and their awesome teachers! Middle High, please join Randy Bruner & Amy Bergman as you dive into “Talk Sheets” based on experiences you encounter in Middle High School. Sr. High, please join Greg Roberg & Brett Ritter for inspirational talks that relate to life issues Sr. High youth face. REMINDER: SR. HIGH MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION FORMS AND $50 DEPOSIT DUE! July 17-22nd Pine Ridge, SD. (Cost $419 (includes the $50 deposit) + transportation fees – scholarships are available). Contact Jenny Louis or visit the website for registration forms and more information.
THE YOUTH INVITE YOU TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH THEM ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5 p.m. This worship service is for the ENTIRE CONGREGATION! We have contemporary Christian music, uplifting messages, communion and time together worshiping God. It’s casual and relaxed and a chance to worship Jesus and grow together. Bring a friend and come
hear uplifting messages, praise music and scripture. We need youth and adults to assist with the AV/Media Shout system, sharing your mes-sage, serving communion, reading scripture and helping out in other ways for the service. If you want to help with these services, by giving the message, reading scripture or serving communion, please contact Jenny Louis or a member of Youth Council. Watch for spe-cial guest speakers throughout the year and bring your family to these uplifting worship services.
YOUTH MISSION STATEMENT
“Elkhorn Hills Youth Ministry exists to EXPOSE teenagers to God’s love while preparing them to SHARE God’s word, and EXALT in the Lord, all while OFFERING their services to the Lord and CONNECTING with others.
by Stan Holt
CHURCH FAMILY
BIRTHDAYS!
01 JOEL CARNEY 02 HEATHER MCBETH 04 DARLENE WIEBELHAUS 05 JENNIFER RIDDELL 05 KYLER BERGMAN 06 BRENT MUIR 06 CALEB MURPHY 06 MARLANA WALLA 07 MAXWELL DUNHAM 09 AMY JACKSON 09 ERIN RITTER 10 JILL SCHUKAR 11 ALLIE MORRIS 11 RYAN BERTUCCI 12 LYNN FERDIG 12 ROBERT HELIKER 12 RICK LARMORE 12 LAUREN CLARK 12 SAWYER THOMPSON 12 CAROLINE THOMPSON 12 EMILY GALE 13 DREW DUNHAM
ANNIVERSARIES!
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• Thank you. We look forward to reading your contributions!
Another heartfelt thanks to all the kids who were in our Epiphany Play this past month… you kids were great!
And, the adults who took care of casting, scheduling practice times and snacks, communications, costumes, and designing & producing our program.. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
These kids, and adults, were so much fun to work with that I didn’t even get an ulcer this time!
Of course, a wonderful thanks and appreciation to my really good friend, that fellow who has assisted me thru so many plays and without whom I would be even more lost, my pal Bolivar Shagnasty.
Onward to the next project.
14 WILL & DEANNE FEDDE 22 SCOTT & BECCA SUTTON 24 COURTNEY & CAROL CAMPBELL
14 JILLIAN HAMLETT 16 CONNIE VANDERHEIDEN 16 CINDY FRIESE 18 HAYDN MUIR 18 TORRIE CAMMACK 20 JULIA PAUL 20 JONI BUZZELL 21 JON BUZZELL 22 TRAVIS BOND 22 ELLA HOLTZ 22 AVA PETTINGER 23 JORDYN RITNOUR 23 DAVID VAN VLEET 24 SOPHIE SIMONSEN 26 MICHAEL WOLFORD 26 PHILLIP WARD 26 SCOTT RIDDELL 26 OLIVIA NETH 27 STEPHANIE GROOTERS 28 DENISE REED
CELEBRATIONS !
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