Birthdays

1 – Rhonda Bacon

Colton Fuller

2 – Bryan Guipre

3 – Kathleen Wedel

Kaleb Ocker

4 – Lance Johnson

Paige Hendrixson

5 – Shasta Weatherman

6 – Shawna Eckart

Treyeson Ragland

8 – Della June Andersen #80

Mildred Moorman #90

Paul Muller

Jean Robbins

10 – John Tibbits

Brock Constable

11 – Marissa Reinbold

12 – Allison LaVellette

14 – John Hudson

17 – Vanessa Henricksen

18 – Patricia Baccus

21 – Barbara DeWitt

Carly Sanders

24 – Sam Pridey

27 – Niles Gibson

Devin Reinbold

28 – Dustin Lott

29 – Tammy Hardcastle

Megan Grimes

Rebecca McDuffee

30 – Rick Nichols

Anniversaries

1- Corey & Cassie Bohl

Richard & Sharon Foust

6 – Kenzil & Tamra Lynn

8 – Stanley & Ruth Briggs

11 – Daren & Ruthie Sanders

13 – Shane & Lori Campbell

21 – Dave & Cheryle Hardest

24 – Dean & Illa Rae Johnson

29 – Al & Joan Miles

Kimberly Baccus – Jason Bird

Kimberly Baccus and Jason Bird were united in

marriage April 11, 2015 in Manhattan, KS. Parents

are Steve and Patricia Baccus, Minneapolis; Bambi

Hanson, Cedar Vale; and Bill Bird, Winfield.

Pastor Devin Wendt, Crestview Christian Church,

officiated and Steve, in his capacity as Judge, assisted

and pronounced Kim and Jason husband and wife. It

was a fun and beautiful wedding!

Kim and Jason reside in Manhattan.

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Campbell’s Sr. Recital 2:30

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ANNUAL

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Breakfast at the church

9:00 a.m.

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Dinner

Men’s Quartet – 4-Told

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Mission 6:30 “The Way”

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HymnSing 7:00 p.m.

OCHC Dining Room

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Rarig Wedding 4:00

21 Father’s Day

22 23 Men on a

Mission 6:30 “The Way”

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Mission 6:30 “The Way”

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Pastor Kennedy’s Message

Birthdays and Anniversaries

June Calendar

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News

Ada - Minneapolis UMC

June, 2015

Christ’s Ambassadors by Inviting, Sharing, Nurturing and Forgiving

From the Heart of the Pastor! May 24th this year marked the beginning of a new Christian season. It was Pentecost Sunday, the observance of the coming of the holy spirit, fifty days after the death and resurrection of Jesus. There are a number of Protestant churches who believe that Pentecost is the birthday of the church. There are a total of twenty six Sundays after Pentecost. The last Sunday after Pentecost is Christ the King Sunday which marks the beginning of the Advent season. This period after Pentecost is sometimes known as “Kingdomtide” to emphasize Jesus' teaching about the kingdom of God. But who is the holy spirit? The holy spirit is God! The holy spirit is the third Person of the trinity; God the Father, God the Son; and God the holy spirit! The holy spirit is the most misunderstood Person of God. Jesus promised the coming of the holy spirit to his disciples.”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever!” John 14:15-16. The holy spirit is God's living presence in the world. The holy spirit was there from the beginning at creation; inspired the prophets to speak the Word of God at the risk of their personal lives. And some of them were killed. The holy spirit was the force behind the activities of the leaders like Moses who helped liberate the children of Israel from Egypt and the anointing of David as King! The holy spirit has been, was, and still is! The holy spirit was involved in creation, and is involved in humanities' redemption, salvation, transformation, and glorification! When we begin to understand the role of the holy spirit in our redemption, we are enabled to plug into the vast power of God's holy spirit. Some theologians have categorized the work of the holy spirit into several activities. Some of these activities are focus inward and others outward. The inward activities of the holy spirit are responsible for human redemption, salvation and transformation. When the holy spirit encounters a willing soul, open to the prompting of the holy spirit. Such persons are convicted of their sins resulting into repentance and ask God for forgiveness. When the Jews offered Jesus for crucifixion, they did not believe that they were sinning; they believed that they were serving God. After the coming of the holy spirit at Pentecost, and after the story of the crucifixion was told and preached; some of the Jews were pricked in their heart. “Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, 'Brothers what should we do?'” Acts 2:37. They suddenly had the terrible conviction that the Crucifixion was the greatest crime in human history and that their sin had caused it. The holy spirit does not only convict the world of sin; but convinces the world of God's righteousness. Conviction alone is not enough for redemption and transformation. There is need for something else to happen so that believers look towards something better than they had before. The holy spirit convinces new and renewed believers of the sheer righteousness of the risen Christ, baked by the fact that Jesus rose again and went to his father who is our father also. It is the holy spirit that gives us the inner and unshakable conviction that we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God. Thanks be to God, believers have an Advocate to stand for them. This is the holy spirit. After the inward activities of the holy spirit are accomplished, the believer is ready to deal with the outward activities. Paul calls the outward activities the fruit of the spirit. The world begins to appreciate what the church is doing and transformation gets under way. Those who are committed to Christ praises and glorifies God. During the season after Pentecost, let us receive the holy spirit; empowered by the holy spirit and inspired by the same so that we may continue making disciples for the transformation of the world Thank you all. See you all in church! Pastor Kennedy Mukwindidza

7 – Dale & Colette Henderson

14 – Dale & Colette Henderson

21 – Nancy Robbins & Doris Davis

28 – Nancy Robbins & Doris Davis

7 – Tammy Krueger

14 – Patti Huiett

21- Lance Johnson

28- Pastor Kennedy

The ‘Joyful Noise’ Children’s Choir will not be rehearsing

this summer but plans to resume in the fall. Would you

consider helping with this group? If so, please contact

Joan Miles.

Our UMW Fellowship Breakfast will be held in Fellowship

Hall on June 13 at 9:00 a.m. The UMW invites everyone

to join us for a time of fellowship, devotions, and

breakfast.

In June and July our local mission focus will be on the

mission trip that Pastor Kennedy and others will be taking

to Zimbabwe in August. Any donation is appreciated.

One of the needs in Zimbabwe is small garden tractors. If

you know of one that is available, please contact Pastor

Kennedy. The ones that have shipped to Zimbabwe have

been by donation but Pastor says he is willing to negotiate

a price.

The Trustees will be hosting the Second Sunday Dinner on

June 14. We will be having a traditional potluck dinner

and the Trustees will provide ice cream and toppings.

Only a dad, but he gives his all

To smooth the way for his children small,

Doing, with courage stern and grim,

The deeds that his father did for him.

This is the line that for him I pen,

Only a dad, but the best of men.

—Edgar A. Guest

Happy Father’s Day!

SOUP FOR MISSIONS

Once a month during the months of May, June and

July a meal will be served to raise funds for the

Zimbabwe trip in August. For the May meal the

women of UMW prepared soup and the Men on a

Mission group hosted a supper on May 31. Those

in the congregation provided the dessert.

The hope is that this will be an outreach to the

community so all are invited!!! What a

wonderful opportunity to fellowship, provide a

service and, as a bonus, enjoy a great meal.

Stay tuned for details for the June meal.

Pastor Kennedy and Steve Baccus, Lay Member to Annual Conference will be attending The Great Plains United Methodist Conference in Wichita, June 10-13. We look forward to their reports upon return.

To our friends at the Ada church –

Thank you for your generous love offering. We had a ball

coming and worshipping with you on Sunday. It was so

great to see our old friends and meet new ones! You may

be a small group but you’re precious to us, with lots of

love to offer our neighbors in Ada. We hope to come

again in the future.

Blessings,

The Rubles – Wayne. Angie, Mason and Dave

***

To our friends at the Minneapolis Methodist Church –

Thank you for your love offering. It’s fun for us to share

the gift of music with others in worship and see old

friends and meet new ones. You blessed us by your

words and gifts. Maybe we can do it again in the future.

Many blessings,

The Rubles – Wayne, Angie, Mason and Dave

Mildred Moorman will be celebrating her 90th birthday on

June 8, 2015. Mildred grew up in this community and

attended Minneapolis schools. Her parents, Cliff and

Edna Morris, were active members of FUMC and Mildred

is currently a member. As long as her health allowed,

Mildred was a frequent visitor in her hometown. If you

would like to send Mildred a card her address is:

Mildred Moorman

3515 Loma Pedregosa NW

Albuquerque NM 87120

Congratulations, Mildred, on this milestone birthday!

Dear Members of the Minneapolis Methodist Church,

Thank you for the lovely picture frame that you gave

Easton for his baptism. Also, thank you for the lovely

pictures that you took. We wnjoy attending your church!

Thanks Again!

Wade, Lori, and Easton Blake

Several from our church will be attending camp at Camp

Horizon near Arkansas City during the week of June 22-26.

Cassie Bohl will be providing transportation to camp,

staying as an adult volunteer, and then bringing the kids

home. Ethan Bohl, Riley Bohl, Rachel Kuder, Connor Peck

and Jordan Peck are the campers. Hopefully, they will

return with lots of stories to tell and will share with us.

When: Sunday, June 7 Eat at 5:00

What: Music by Dave Ruble and family

with Pastor Kennedy speaking

Where: Ada, in the park

This is going to be a potluck with lots

of food and good bluegrass jazz

Christian music

PSALM 100

Psalm 100 will provide special music for worship

service on the third Sunday during the summer

months, practicing familiar hymns at 10:15 on the

third Sunday in the sanctuary.

The monthly Hymn Sing will be on Thursday, June

18 at 7:00 p.m. in the OCHC Dining Room. All

voices are welcome as we make a joyful noise

unto the Lord.

Harvey Lee Stover

Harvey Lee Stover, 83, Minneapolis, passed away

Monday, May 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born

June 30, 1931 in Beverly to Lyle and Marie (Kissick) Stover.

Lee was a 1948 graduate of Beverly High School and he

served in the United States Navy from 1949-1953. He was

united in marriage with Darlene Wesley on June 15, 1952

in Ada. Lee became a member of the First United

Methodist Church in 1984 and served faithfully as long as

his health allowed. He served as a Boy Scout Troop

Master for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, on June 4,

2006 and his brother Donald Stover.

Survivors include his children Leann Carrell and her

companion Stan Issitt, Dennis Stover and his wife Marie

and Lynn Kindall and her husband Karmon; eight

grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15

at the Abilene Cemetery.

A Celebration of the Life of Gale Pridey will be held at the

east shelter house at Markley Grove in Minneapolis on

Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. and is being hosted by his

wife, Laurene, son Sam with help from others. Please

bring a potluck dish, a lawn chair and a memory to share.

Children’s Sunday School is out of session until next fall.

The kids and the teachers are taking a break!

The Adult Sunday School, under the leadership of Louis

Andersen, will begin the summer study of Unit 1 of the

Bible Study “God’s Prophets Demand Justice.”

June 7 – Judgment on Israel and Judah (Amos 2: 4-8)

June 14 – God Is Not Fooled (Amos 4: 14-15, 18-27)

June 21 – Rebuked for Selfishness (Amos 6: 2-8, 11-14)

June 28 – God Will Never Forget (Amos 8: 1-6, 9-10)

All adults are welcome!

June 7 – Angel Constable & Becky McDuffee

June 14 – Tamala Lott & Becky McDuffee

June 21 – Colette Henderson & Becky McDuffee

June 28 – Shayla Boyer & Becky McDuffee

7 – Riley Bohl, Connor Peck

14 – Brock Constable, Ethan Bohl

21 – Maddy Krueger, Jordan Peck

28 – Brinley Boyer, Joel Abell

Photos provided by

Gary Kay

New shingles were applied to the parsonage and church in late April. Last fall both structures had roof

damage due to hail.

Noah’s Ark Preschool – May 6, 2015

Teacher Megan Grimes with Noah’s Ark Preschool children on their year-end field trip to

Rock City, Minneapolis.

…and then on to Markley Grove for fun on the

playground equipment. Fun day!!!

Photos provided by Megan Grimes

Would you like to be a Designated Healthcare Visitor?

Spiritual wellness in the care and treatment of patients in

the hospital is important. Would you consider serving

the Minneapolis First United Methodist Church as a

Designated Healthcare Visitor? Your service would be

invaluable, especially in the times that our pastor is out of

the area. For example, when he is on the mission trip to

Zimbabwe in August, it is important that we have an

alternative to the pastor visiting at Salina Regional in the

event of an illness or injury. This position of service is to

complement the pastor’s ministry at the hospital.

There are rules and regulations that impact patient

visitation as the result of the HIPPA (Health Information

Portability and Accountability Act, 2003) legislation. Steps

are taken to provide the privacy of the patient. A DHE will

be asked to sign a confidentiality statement.

If you are interested in serving as a DHV please contact

Pastor Kennedy.

Just a reminder – if you are having problems hearing in

church, perhaps we can help. There are battery operated,

single ear piece devices that pick up anything that comes

in from the microphones. It has a volume control that

the individual user can set and adjust. The units are

stored in the media room.

If you would like to try a device to see if it might work for

you, contact Donna before worship service and she can

help you.

The Men on a Mission group will start the Bible Study

“The Way” by Adam Hamilton on Tuesday, June 16, and it

will continue for 7 weeks. All men are invited.

In this study, Hamilton uses historical information,

archaeological data, and stories of faith. Hamilton

follows in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the

temptations, to the heart of his ministry, including the

people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he

made, and the healing he brought.

4 – Told, a men’s quartet based in

the Russell, KS area will be

performing at the Minneapolis First

United Methodist Church on

Sunday, June 14, during the

morning worship service. Southern

gospel music is their genre.

This quartet performed at our

church earlier this year and was

very well received. Not only are

they fantastic singers, they are

awesome performers! A love

offering will be taken during the

service for those of you who would

like to thank them for coming.

The monthly Second Sunday Dinner

will follow the worship service and

all are invited to come and enjoy

the food and fellowship.

Racism’s global reach The far-reaching statement draws attention to problems of racial and ethnic animosity in various regions of the world:

Migrant people being attacked and burned in the streets of South Africa.

Jews who are fleeing Europe after spikes in anti-Semitic violence.

The plight of Mediterranean refugees who are fleeing war and poverty.

Racially charged protests and riots in cities across the United States “that remind us that systems are broken and racism

continues.”

Retired Bishop Linda Lee, who helped draft the bishops’ earlier 2010 pastoral letter on racism, said she felt “God had really

moved” when bishops asked her to convene the team who wrote the current letter.

“I’d like to commend us for taking this step of publicly speaking out on the violence that has resulted from racism, xenophobia,

tribalism and other abuses,” she said. “I am also grateful because often silence is understood to mean consent.”

She pointed out the Bible was a main resource in developing the letter. Specifically, the letter cites 1 John 4: 21: “This

commandment we have from him: Those who claim to love God ought to love their brother and sister also.”

Ohio West Area Bishop Gregory V. Palmer made the motion for the bishops to speak out as a group on racism. He said he was

pleased with the statement and the conversations it had already provoked among the bishops. He added that he hoped bishops would

invite people to engage further.

Called to do more Charlotte (N.C.) Area Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster challenged his fellow bishops to “do more than simply publish the letter and

walk away.” He suggested bishops could model for the church how to hold the difficult conversations around issues of racism.

Mozambique Area Bishop Joaquina Filipe Nhanala urged the bishops to report on the results of their commitment.

“What we are dealing with is something that is deep-rooted and longstanding and often not visible to people who are not people of

color,” Lee said. “It’s not a quick fix.”

But the words of the Bible offer hope for the journey ahead.

“Scriptures tell us not to grow weary with well-doing,” she said citing Galatians 6:9. “Because if we continue, in due season, we

will reap."

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

May 13, 2015

The Administrative Council of the First United Methodist Church of Minneapolis met for the regularly scheduled

monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. In attendance were 15 members: Dale Henderson, Patti Huiett,

Steve Baccus, Lance Johnson, Patti Bertrand, Joyce Hamm, Colette Henderson, Pat Baccus, Tamala Lott, Blythe

Atwell, Kathleen Wedel, Gary Kay, Cassie Bohl, Kristi Ocker, and Pastor Kennedy.

Chairman Dale Henderson called the meeting to order.

Pastor Kennedy opened the meeting by reflecting on the upcoming annual conference. “The theme ‘Though

Many – But One’ speaks volumes for local churches”, he said. He continued, “How can we be one when we are

many individuals?” Pastor used the comparison of Jesus and his disciples. Although several individuals – one

group.

The Minutes of the last meeting were presented in written form. Steve moved, Tamala seconded that the

minutes be approved as written. All “Aye”.

Patti Bertrand presented the Treasurer’s Report in written form and reported that we are “holding our own”. As

of April 30, 32% of M & Ms has been paid.

Steve Baccus reported that the Finance committee has not met since the last Ad Council meeting but are

scheduled to meet on May 20 at 6:00 p.m. At that time they committee will review what has transpired thus far

this year and set goals.

Lance Johnson reported for the Trustees. The fair stand roof is repaired and there is a new roof on the parsonage

as well as the church. There are new lighting fixtures in the parsonage kitchen and the fascia has been repaired.

The new lighting for the sanctuary is complete and the two offices have new lighting as well. The fence is

completed. There has been a generous donation of a second refrigerator. Chuck Kieffer has been lined up to re-

do back steps and the sidewalk at the parsonage. At their next meeting, Lance reported that they will be

working on long term goals such as updating the parsonage and completion of the HVAC project.

Patti Huiett reported for the PPR committee. They met on May 5 and completed the Pastor Assessment and it

was mailed in a timely manner.

Tamala Lott reported that the Education committee had not met.

Cassie Bohl reported for the Outreach/Fellowship committee. Several milestone birthdays will be coming up in

the next few months.

Pat Baccus reported that the Memorial committee has not met.

Blythe Atwell reported that the Missions committee had not met but that the Zimbabwe project was the focus

mission for June and July.

There was no report from Love INC.

Kathleen reported for the Worship committee. They have not met but will be meeting in the near future. They

are searching for an additional pianist/organist. The gospel quartet “4-Told” will be here on June 14.

There was no report from the UMW.

Kristi Ocker reported for Noah’s Ark Preschool. The children went on a field trip on May 6 to Rock City and the

city park and Kristi reported that they had a great time. Graduation is Friday, May 15 at 7:00. The committee is

working on goals for next year.

OLD BUSINESS:

Food Fair Stand – Colette Henderson reported that they are getting organized and that the calendar has

been setup and contacts are being made. Mary Ann Tasker has agreed to co-chair but with a little less

involvement.

NEW BUSINESS:

Patti Bertrand announced that an additional cameraman is needed for worship services in the event that

Randy in unable to be in attendance. After some discussion it was suggested that we get some youth

involved in this service to their church.

Pastor Kennedy gave his report on the state of the church. The Celebration of the Life of Lee Stover will be on

Friday, May 15. Several in our congregation are in the hospital or are ill. Attendance is “okay” but “we can do

better.” Men on a Mission will have their next meeting on May 19 and they will be studying the book of Hebrews.

He is looking forward to annual conference next month and is urging us to be as informed as we can. As

chairperson of the Lay Leadership (Nominations) committee he handed out cards that he is hoping he can get

every member of our congregation to fill out that will help the Nominations committee make good decisions in

appointing members to committees.

Cassie Bohl mentioned the Soup for Missions meal that will be held on May 31 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The women

of the UMW will be preparing the soup and the Men on a Mission group will be hosts. Members of the

congregation will be asked to bring cakes or pies. This will be an outreach to the community with other meals

planned for June and July. Free will offerings will be taken with proceeds going toward funding for interested

persons going to Zimbabwe on the mission trip in August. Denise Fuller is in charge of advertising.

Pastor Kennedy closed the meeting with prayer.

Dale announced that the next meeting will be Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Hamm, Recording Secretary

Bishops of the United Methodist Church provide spiritual leadership to almost 12 million persons in a broad range of settings on four continents, including North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. In the United Methodist tradition, bishops are not “ordained” as bishops, but are clergy elected and consecrated to the office of bishop.

Historically, bishops play an important leadership role in ordering the life of the church and helping set the direction to fulfill its mission in the world. All bishops share in teaching, equipping, and encouraging mission and service. They serve as shepherds of the entire church, providing a prophetic witness for justice and unity. All bishops are members of the Council of Bishops, which collectively is charged with the general oversight and promotion of the temporal and spiritual interests of the entire Church. Bishops are specifically assigned to preside over the work of a regional area.

The Global Conference was held in Germany in May. This report written by Heather Hahn comes from that conference.

United Methodist bishops are committing to work for toward a church “that is anti-racist and pro-humanity.”

In a unanimously adopted pastoral letter, the Council of Bishops affirmed that “all lives are sacred and that a world free of

racism and xenophobia is not only conceivable, but worthy of our pursuit.” RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY

“A New Dawn in Beloved Community: Stories with the Power to Transform Us,” Linda Lee, ed., Abingdon Press, 2012

Pan-Methodist Statement on Racism from the 72nd Consultation of Methodist Bishops

“Understanding and Dismantling Racism: the Twenty-First Century Challenge to White America,” Joseph Barndt, Fortress Press,

2007

The active bishops approved the letter on the last day of the council’s weeklong spring meeting in Berlin, which happened to

coincide with the 70thanniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust of Jews and others in Europe.

The bishops met in a city that also has special significance for many African United Methodists. It was the site of the 1884-85

Berlin Conference, where European imperial powers formally divided the continent of Africa, exploiting its resources and

leaving a legacy of strife that still exists in some countries today. No Africans were present at that conference.

“The people of our world are hurting, as injustice, violence and racism abound,” the bishops’ letter said. “Our witness to the dignity

of all human life and the reign of God is needed now more than ever.”

The letter came after San Francisco Area Bishop Warner H. Brown Jr., the council’s president and a Baltimore native, gave an

emotional address about the racial tumult in his hometown.

Parts of Baltimore, including Brown’s childhood neighborhood, erupted in looting and violence after Freddie Gray died from

injuries sustained in police custody. Gray’s death followed other multiple cases where unarmed African-Americans and other young

men of color have died at the hands of police and others.

As Brown’s noted in his address, the United States is not the only place stained by racial strife and fear of the stranger.

“After the rich discussion and prayerful reflection in this meeting, I hope we will take home a serious commitment to join the work

of breaking down the walls that divide our communities and move to build relationships,” Brown told United Methodist News

Service.

He joined the letter’s call “to work against racism and abuses of privileges in all our conte

Ottawa

County Fair

2015

July 14 - 17

The planning for Fair Stand 2015 is

underway and we are asking you to save the date for this year’s festivities. The Ottawa County Fair is

July 14th through the 17th.

You will notice several changes this year. More people are being asked to head several different

committees. The fair stand is a huge undertaking and to make this work as efficiently as possible we

need assistance in several areas.

Committee areas will include the following:

Schedule – contact workers for daily shift work and pie donation

Paper goods - inventory and purchase of paper goods and supplies at Sam’s Club

Salad committee – coleslaw and potato salad preparation

Clean stand for fair week

Shell frying committee for meal – in – one

Consider helping fry shells during June. A great bunch of ladies meet for approximately two to three

hours to prepare our tasty Mexican meal shells. If you can help tidy up the stand during the day or

evening hours, we would be so appreciative. And remember, you would be working in air conditioned

bliss! Or maybe you could support us by making a few phone calls or

boiling eggs and potatoes for the

salads.

Contact Colette Henderson (392-

6187) or Mary Ann Tasker (392-

2424) if you have ideas or want to

volunteer for a specific task. See

you at the Fai

Noah’s Ark Preschool was awarded a grant provided by Funds for Early Childhood Care,

Education & Development at the Greater Salina Community Foundation.

Pictured above is the new Neighborhood Fund Set that was purchased with the funds.

Pictured are the Tiny Tot Seating Set and the Book Display stand that were also purchased with these

funds. Many thanks to the GSCF for this grant.

Submitted by Kristi Ocker, President of Noah’s Ark Preschool Board.