The EXPRESS Staff Editor: Kathie Walker Assistant to the Editor Linda Brubaker Reporters: Members of FUMC Next EXPRESS Deadline Sunday June 18, 2017 Email submissions encouraged: [email protected]Information in this newsletter is for events occurring after June 1, 2017 First United Methodist Church Casper, Wyoming BISHOP Bishop Karen Oliveto 1-800-536-3736 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Rev. Jeff Rainwater 307-274-2105 Senior Pastor Brian Oliver Associate Pastor Mary Schmidt First United Methodist Church 332 East Second Street Casper, Wyoming 82601-2506 Phone: 307-234-9385 Email: [email protected]Website: ww.fumccasper.com June, 2017 WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS 8:30—11:30 & 12:30—4:00 Worship Services - 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. The Third Contemporary Worship Service - 5:00 p.m. Vol. 30 Number 6 Celebrate, Connect Serve New Summer Format
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the many blessings
of summer. I love the weather that summer brings. The
transition between spring and summer is one of my favorite times of the year.
This transition means backyard barbeques, playing at the park, going to the lake
or enjoying the mountain. It can also mean taking some time to retreat to a
favorite vacation or “time away” site.
The need to retreat in order to renew and reenergize ourselves is very
important, and named numerous times throughout our Scripture. Throughout
the gospel story, we read of Jesus’ very intentional retreat to a solitary place for
spiritual renewal; often a mountain. Jesus understood the importance of getting
away from the many burdens and stressors that often fill our lives. He
understood the need to get away from everything in order to come back
stronger than ever. It was a time that allowed him to rest and to refocus. There
is definitely something to be said for getting away in order to retreat from that
which drains us.
There is something about getting away that renews and refocuses us. There
is something about getting away that puts us in an intentional and deepening
connection with God. My prayer for all of us is that at some point this summer
we get a chance to retreat. It can often be hard to find the time to get away, but
when we do what we experience is the renewal that we so desperately need.
May you and your loved ones find and experience this blessing some time
soon!
Blessings,
Brian
NOTES FROM THE PASTOR
Do you know why we are called United
Methodists?
I recently read this article on the web and thought I would pass along
this bit of trivia. There have been many nicknames for the band of believers
who followed John and Charles Wesley in their early ministry in England.
Their names included: Bible Moths, Methodists and Enthusiasts. The
methods, values, and tradition laid the groundwork for what would become
The United Methodist Church, 240 years after John and Charles Wesley
began their Holy Club at college.
Perhaps some of you remember when we were simply the Methodist
Church. Do you also remember when our name changed? On April 23,
1968, Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, of The Evangelical United Brethren
Church and Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke, of The Methodist Church, joined
congregations at the General Conference in Dallas, Texas. They declared,
“Lord of the Church; we are united in Thee, in Thy Church and now in “The
United Methodist Church.”
A new denomination was born and a new logo was created to represent
this union. A traditional symbol—the cross—was linked with a single flame
with dual tongues of fire. The United Methodist Church to God through
Christ (cross) and the Holy Spirit (flame). Most of us now recognize the
symbol as a place where United Methodist gather.
Today our church is one of the largest Protestant churches in the world
with over 12.4 million members. Thank you to our members for being a part
of this large family!
I hope to see you and your family this Sunday.
Pastor Mary
Thank you UMW Hannah Group for serving us during fellowship hour between services in May! Thank you Purpose Driven Life Sunday School who will serve us during the month of June
Baptized at the Third service on April 14 was
Ameryka Ann-Rose Voight daughter of Recie Voight
We welcome into our FUMC Church Family:
Jo Grone who Transfers from Klein United Methodist Church in Spring
Texas.
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Sheila Patton . Sheila passed
on May 6th. Her service was on May 11. Pastor Mary presided.
Our sympathy goes out to Patricia Bell and her family upon the death
of Patricia’s step mother who passed on Sunday May 21st.
Make Our Visitors Welcome
Remember when you first visited our church? Did you feel welcome? We hope you did, as we are a welcoming church. Visitors feel welcome when we make the effort to meet them. One suggestion is to look around. Most
of us sit in the same area, if not the same pew, during Sunday services. When someone you don’t recognize sits nearby, suck up your courage and say, “Hello, I don’t know you. My name is ______.” Or choose your own greeting. The point is to be friendly; you don’t have to be suave. And don’t forget to follow up – tell a pastor about your encounter and then smile. The Lord surely is. - The Revitalization Hospitality Group
FYI: Martha Rakestraw has changed her email address to:
If you are looking for help, or looking to lend a helping hand, check the poster in the Koinonia Room. There, you can request help with a
little job, or connect with someone who needs your help.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. Luke 6:38
JUNE EVENTS: June 7: Racca’s Fundraiser 4—9 pm June 9, 10, 11 - Dunk Tank Fundraiser in church parking lot during NIC Fest June 13: Mission Trip Parent & Youth Meeting 6:30 pm June 25: Serendipity Ice Cream Fundraiser June 29: 5 Guys and Fries Fundraiser 5-9 pm
CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING SUMMER ACTIVITIES!
Watch for
upcoming
events and
dates!
MISSION TRIP
PARENTS & YOUTH MEETING
Come find out the details of our trip
and fill out important paperwork.
Please bring insurance cards.
Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 PM
New Youth Leadership Team
Officers
President: Morgan Harshman
Vice President: Carissa Bjorklund
Secretary: Katie Nowicki
Treasurer: Hannah Larsen
Member at Large: Mo Oliver
BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE
1
Alexander-Decker
Kayla Fleming
Christy Garner
Ethan Hawks
Patricia Johnson
Victor Lebsock
2
Kayenta Bennett
Gillian Faulkner
Joseph Richardson
3
Ethan Applegate
4 Summer SS Christian Bjorklund
Dana Deuel
Casey Elliott
Denis Hoerle
Kelsee Miller
Kallie Warren
5
Patty Gurkin
Lori McLean
6
Nick Carter
Alyssia Cook
Wes Jorgensen
Thomas Kassidy
Thea Morton
7
Emily Balfour
Delbert Barber
Rita Livingston
Ronald Rickabaugh
Kobe Stoner
8
Michael Cook
Penny Cutts
Nikki Fake
Gayla Fox
Laurie Horn
Brianna Johnson
9
Rick Axhelm
Matthew Elliott
Addyson Jenkins
KB Keefe
10
Rylie Garner
Lindsey Wheeler
11
Catherine Fox
Carlotta Harrington
Denny Swafford
12
Miles Hartung
Amanda Hinchey
Pat Sack
13
Lee Beekley
Britt Boril
Jack Canepa
Jason Hibsman
Joellen Holsten
Nicole Kranzler-
Gacke
14
Jeff Cihak
15
Ethan Amundson
Callie Horn
16
Callie Horn
Debby Johnson
Kathy Lam
17
Karen Tomasini
18 Fathers Day Kyle Mills
19
Lindsey Littau
Taydin Nygaard
Michael Scherlin
Trevor Scherlin
20
Ashley Spring
Delaney Walker
21
Elizabeth DeGroot
Samantha DeGroot
Dave Wiseman
22
Kayla Clark
Sophie Colling
Madeline DeLapp
Sarah Flores
Bill Porter
Susie Schmitt
Jared Swafford
23
Erin Aune
Kelly Barry
Mia Carlson
Larry Gray
Emily Hibsman
Carol Lineback
Ann Ruble
24
Stephanie Knight
Chloe Miner
Jennifer Miner
Maggie Tholl
Stephanie Knight
25
John Allhusen
John Erbert
Kembyr Sheppard
26
Linda Koch
Crystal Loranc
27
David Doyle
Tami Guthrie
Shawn Jenkins
Casamia Parker
Bev Parsons
Karen Stewart
28
David Alexander
Josie Garner
29
JoAnne Frisby
Kate Whitaker
30
Jance Elston
Teresa Lebsock
Riley Loranc
School’s Out For Summer!
Celebrate & Relax
At Our Family Fun Free-For-All
June 9th, 3—8pm @
Edness K. Wilkins State Park
We’ve Got: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Water
You Bring: Potluck Picnic Munchies
We’ve Got: Games & Crafts
You Bring: Friends & Family
We’ve Got: The Mt. View Party Shelter
You Bring: $4 Day Pass Park Entrance Fee
EKW is just outside the eastern edge of Casper. For more info on EKW check out Wyoparks.state.wy.us.
Hosted by
FUMC Children’s Ministries Faith, Family, Fellowship & Fun
Question: What is the First United Methodist Church MISSION?
To Make disciples of
Jesus Christ for the
transformation
of the world. That’s it!
Artistic Talent? We need volunteers to paint
our mission statement on walls throughout the
church. Wanna help? Contact Blithe in the
church office at 234-9385.
SOS Sunday School & Small Group Gathering We are taking a summer break, but in September plan to join us
in the continuation of God Never Blinks. Carl Babb will be facilitating.
Questions? Call Carl Babb at 234-7376.
Adult Bible study class is beginning Kay Warren
and Tom Holladay’s study on Good and Evil This
is a four session video-based study that will
include group discussion. Books are available.
Beginning in July we will be studying Ephesians
and Philippians. Bring your cookies and coffee!
Everyone is welcome! Merritt Benson will
facilitate the class. Questions? Call 277-7410
Purpose
Driven
Life
The Farley family, Katie who was
baptized and confirmed on Confirmation
Sunday, Emily, Jake and Justin Farley
all of whom joined the church with Katie
Katie Nowiki being baptized and
Confirmed on Confirmation Sunday
A few of our fellow
Methodists attending and
supporting our Koinonia
Bell Choir at the Ramkota,
April 22 for the Wyoming
Spring Ring. A number of
Bell choirs even from
Colorado participated.
Dana Deuel, Rachel Drury and
Jenifer Scherlin mentally
preparing before performing;
or at least waiting patiently!
Excitement i s Bui lding for
VBS July 17-21 KIDS: Come on an imaginative, messy, fantastic adventure! At Maker Fun Factory VBS, you will discover not only that God made you the way you are, but that God made you for a purpose too. Maker Fun Factory is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences to see, hear, touch, and even taste! You will enjoy Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats, and you will discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.
You will also get to do a hands-on mission project, through a program called Operation Kid-to-Kid™, that let you show God’s mighty love to needy remote villagers in Peru.
So...mark 1-4pm on July 17-21 on your calendars and register now! Register online at fumccasper.com/vacation-bible-school or by phone at 234-9385! The first 30 families to register will get the Maker Fun Factory Music CD too! For more information, contact Nikki Kranzler-Gacke at [email protected].
Friends, family, and members of the Casper Community. Please come out to Serendipity Cafe Sunday, June 25 and help support our Youth Group towards their mission trip. 20% of all of our sales from 1-5 pm will go to helping our amazing teens. Please spread the word and lets work together to show support for our youth of today. Serendipity Café/Ice Cream store is located in the East Ridge Mall Food Court.
