M e s s e n g e r
A ug us t , 2 0 1 5
Vo l u me 1 5 , I s s ue 8
I ns i de t h i s i s s ue :
Pastor Greg’s
Greeting
2
Pastor John’s
Jabberings
3
Lay Pastors 4
Chidren’s Ministry 5
Calendar,
Special Events 6
Glynis’ Grace 7
Thank yous, Youth 8
Youth Page 9
In His Service 10
Men’s Page 11
UMW 12
UMW 13
Finance 14
Birthdays &
Anniversaries 15
Church Response,
3rd & 5th Sunday
Offerings
16
RECOMMITMENT AND COMMISSIONING
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH
M e s s e n g e r
P a g e 2
An ancient Chinese proverb offers the following guidance about tree planting. “The best time to plant a
tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” Contemporary counsel about starting new churches
reflects a similar wisdom. The single most effective means to make new disciples for Jesus Christ is
through the creation of new faith communities or churches. Across our Dakotas Conference we’re recom-
mitting ourselves to this and other tasks in efforts to increase the disciple-making fruitfulness of our col-
lective United Methodist witness. We’re beginning to gather resources and pledges of future support to
fuel growth of a new era in church planting and church revitalization.
Thrive – Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, our conference-wide capital campaign for congrega-
tional development was launched at the Annual Conference session in early June. Thrive has been created
to resource a congregational development plan that is focused on reaching new people to grow in love for
Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through starting new churches, strengthening existing
churches, developing existing leaders, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
At the foundation of this campaign is a set of core beliefs. If we sincerely believe that God is calling us to
passionately and respectfully offer Christ in a Wesleyan way that’s relevant in our cultural context and that
inspires hope and new life… and we are sincere in our prayers for God to send one more person, family or
child for us to love and disciple in Christ… then we are compelled to come together to plant new churches,
nurture congregational renewal, and prepare leaders, in order to reach new people of all ages and life cir-
cumstances and connect them with the body of Christ.
The Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI), in which our congregation is a participant and
beneficiary, is a strategic element of revitalization efforts in the plan. For First UMC and other current
and future MCCI churches, Thrive will provide a stream of resources to support further the conference’s
commitment to churches in this process. Our church is and will be a leader in the conference goal that
over the next 7 years, 40% of Dakotas Conference congregations will meet the vitality standards: inviting
and inspiring worship; engaged disciples in mission and outreach; effective, equipped, and inspired clergy
leadership; gifted, empowered and equipped lay leadership; small group ministries and strong children’s
and youth ministries.
The total planned expenditures for the congregational development plan are $6.7 million over the next 7
years. Approximately $3.5 million will be raised through the conference’s apportioned budget. The re-
mainder of $3.2 million is the goal for Thrive. Our church will have the opportunity in the coming months
to make a special commitment in support of this campaign. While there are a number of avenues by which
a local church can actively participate, the primary method around which we are being asked to discern is
the commitment of a gift equal to 2% of our church’s 2015 or 2016 income paid each year for 5 years.
This tithe goal is the minimum that all churches in the Dakotas Conference are being asked to consider.
This approach emphasizes the concept of unequal gifts but equal sacrifice.
In the next few months as our Leadership Board is formed, along with other administrative, operational,
and ministry teams, we’ll receive a formal presentation from a campaign volunteer. My prayer is that
we’ll have clarity in our minds and great peace in our spirits as we make our formal response and commit-
ment. We’ll be blessed now and blessings will flow to future generations.
Together in Ministry,
Pastor Greg
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A u g u s t N e w s l e t t e r B l o g H i g h l i g h t :
ing, slow down and find a renewed
focus on the simplicity of the Gospel.
This very thing, in fact, is one of the
hardest spiritual disciplines to accom-
plish. The Book of Hebrews says it
clearly, "They failed to enter into my
rest—because they would not believe."
It wasn't a spiritual work that they
lacked—but a spiritual rest. And that
rest could have easily been gained
through simple trust.
Of course, read your Bible and pray
often, but not so that God will love you,
but so that you'll be reminded how
much He already does.
Things haven't changed much. We,
just like the ancient believers, have a
hard time with simple trust and often
find ourselves caught in the clutches
of legalism. After years of following
Jesus, I found myself stuck in legal-
ism. Trust me, I know: the struggle
is real. But, like most things, one of
the first steps of becoming free from
legalism is to realize that you're
stuck in it.
[The article goes on to help you
identify whether or not you have
been sabotaged by legalism. I en-
courage you to read the four signs to
learn more!]
To read the whole article, go to:
www.relevantmagazine.com/god/pra
ctical-faith/4-signs-you-might-be-
legalistic#TIwjaTWZLftjumvl.99
“But some-
one will say,
“You
have faith
and I
have work”.
Show me
your faith
apart from
your works,
and I by my
works will
show you
my faith.”
***
James 2:18
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J o h n ’ s J a b b e r i n g s
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Four Signs You Might Be Legalistic
The Christian blogosphere and
bookstores are filled with constant
encouragements to be passionate for
Jesus and “on fire” for God.
But in the midst of all of the encour-
agement to dive deep into a more
passionate spirituality, many in our
generation have found themselves
burnt out by pressing in and getting
bound up by legalism.
Every reformation throughout
Church history focused on bringing
people into a more effortless spiritu-
ality—where they find the work of
Christ more powerful and more ef-
fective than our own personal ef-
forts. This doesn't mean we
do nothing as Christians, but it does
mean we would do well to stop striv-
Today as I write this, I am in
Evanston, Illinois, just north of Chi-
cago at Garrett Evangelical Semi-
nary. For me, this is a wonderful
world — a place almost set apart.
As a teacher for twenty-something
years, I love learning, being in the
classroom, discussing ideas and
concepts with the teacher and my
fellow students. I am currently tak-
ing ‘Bible IV — Prophets, Psalms,
and Wisdom Literature’ and
‘Congregational Care’. One class
meets for 3.5 hours in the morning
and then the other meets for 3.5
hours in the afternoon. Each day
we have a short chapel service just
before lunch. Next week, I will be
tak ing two more classes :
‘Transformative Leadership’ and
‘Theological Heritage II — The
Early Church’. Each of my classes
are wonderful opportunities to learn
and grow and develop as a pastor.
Over meals, while working on
assignments, on walks downtown,
and at breaks, I am surrounded by
and involved in conversations with
other LLPs (Licensed Local Pas-
tors) about our ministry settings
and the experiences we each have.
We talk and quiz each other for
ideas, thoughts, solutions, and in-
sights. I learn much in these times
as well.
In addition to the work and learn-
ing done here at Garrett, I also
work for many hours before I ar-
rive. All of the reading and work
done beforehand probably
amounts to 70% of the work I do
each year for Course of Study.
Of course, I miss being in the
church as well. It will be very dif-
ficult to miss one funeral on
Wednesday and there will maybe
be other events that I wish I could
be there for — like ‘Pancakes in
the Park’. So there is a cost to be-
ing here as well.
But overall this is a great place
for me to be. Thank you so much
for your prayers and support. May
God bless you all!! - Pastor John
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The How Will Become Wow!
Say Yes To God and Go, The Holy Spirit Will Flow!
How? I think if there is one word that creates doubt and causes us to feel inadequate to accomplish a task,
“How” is that word. It is a valid question and is an integral part of our decision-making process. It causes us to
look deep within ourselves and others. We begin to analyze our abilities, passions, motives and resources. We
also begin to evaluate the abilities and resources of those around us, based solely on what we have observed of
them and what is disclosed during conversations with them. Usually our passions are ignored and motives al-
tered if we believe our abilities and resources aren’t sufficient to achieve our desires. But when we desire to
serve others and be in ministry for Christ, aren’t we limiting ourselves? Let us always recognize from whom
our abilities and resources come. And let us always recognize that our Creator and Father God can accomplish
all things through us if we are willing.
There is a television commercial for a local Credit Union that has employees practicing “WOW POW” by
quickly extending their hands and arms. “WOW POW” is how the Credit Union is going to reach new custom-
ers and serve their existing customers. Maybe you have seen the commercial or been a recipient of “WOW
POW”. I have to admit, when I first saw this commercial (and for many times thereafter), I thought it was so
ridiculous and the dumbest commercial ever. But now I see value in it.
The “How” is to provide the “Wow.” Now, most of us do not think of ourselves as being able to “Wow” any-
body. However, let’s take another look at ourselves! At some point, we provided the “Wow” to our spouse or
significant other and our friends. At some point, we extended ourselves to “Wow” them, and we continue to
extend ourselves in order to strengthen our relationships. Why do we “Wow” them? Simply - Love.
Our minds tell us that it is different to extend ourselves and “Wow” family and friends than it is to “Wow”
someone we do not know or know very little about. But think about this; when we extend ourselves out to
someone, we are opening ourselves up to them so that they can see the goodness that we have within us. How-
ever, it is not our goodness, but a reflection of God’s goodness (love) within us. God has shared with each of
us His goodness through His Son, Jesus Christ. His goodness brings Joy to our lives - a Joy that cannot be con-
tained and is not meant to be contained. Each of us has a passion to serve Christ. So, let us not hold it back.
Don’t let “How” keep any of us from sharing God’s love with others. God saved us through our Lord Jesus
Christ and is an ever present power in our lives through the giving of His Holy Spirit. God will handle the
“How,” and everyone will say “Wow”.
Say Yes to God and Go, and the Holy Spirit will Flow. Let us be in ministry together.
God’s Peace and Grace be upon you!
Your Lay Pastor team: Glynis Becker, Ryan Becker, Kristin Britt, Margot Burton, Dan Doran, Teri Georgas,
Linda Marchand, Steve Minder, Theresa Minder, Dwight Moose, Kathy Moose, David Moore, Dawn Feiler,
Brian Feiler, Kent Reimann, Michele Slott, Mike Stec, Dar Stulken, Scott Sturlaugson, Anne Torgerson, Jill
Van’t Hul, Shirley Wood and Jerry Laird.
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Please contact Miss Lori for
information about any of
our children’s programs.
342-4498 or
Children’s Church les-
sons for August
include: Joshua Takes
Charge; Deborah Calls
for Courage; Gideon’s
Hiding Place; Samson:
The Strongest Man Fails
the Test; Ruth’s Reward
Children’s Ministry needs volunteers in all of our children’s programs. Enjoy quality time with the children of our
church by volunteering in Children’s Church, Wednesday Nite Live, or Sunday School. The rooms are ready, the cur-
riculum is prepared, and now all we need is YOU! Please contact Miss Lori for more information about this exciting
opportunity to share the love of Jesus with others.
Specific needs for 2015-16 teachers:
Children’s Church needs teachers for both our Preschool and Elementary classes. These classes are lead by a team of 5
teachers who take turns presenting a 30 minute lesson during the 9:30 service.
Sunday School teachers are needed for both our Preschool and Elementary classes. These classes are lead by a team of
3 teachers who take turns leading the Sunday School classes during the 11:00 service.
Wednesday Nite Live station leaders are needed to lead various stations, such as art, cooking and movies! Leaders join
a pool of leaders who take turns leading 4 week units. This teaching schedule is very flexible!
Wednesday Nite Live also needs a Kindergarten shepherd to lead our newest class of WNL Kindergarteners! No
teaching involved, just herding the lovely little Kindergarten sheep!
Teacher meetings:
Wednesday, Aug. 26th, Wednesday Nite Live Team meeting @ 7:00pm
Thursday, Aug. 27th, Children’s Church Team meeting @ 7:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 3rd, Sunday School Team meeting @ 7:00pm
Thank you to Mardeena
Bentz, Paula Wing, and
LaRee Mayes for providing
Stork Meals in July. If you
would like to be a part of this
nurturing ministry,please
contact Miss Lori for more
information.
Nursery Clean Up Days! Can you give an hour or
two to help sanitize our
nursery and get ready for
fall? We will be meeting
on Tuesday, Aug. 25th, to run toys through the dishwashers
and set out to dry and Thursday, Aug. 27th, to put the toys
back in the nursery. Many hands make light work and we
can knock this chore out in no time with your help.
Mom’s Morning Out re-
sumes September 1st. Do
you enjoy working with
young children? MMO
needs paid substitute child-
care workers to fill in when
our regular teachers need to
be absent. Contact Miss
Lori for more information.
Dates to Remember:
Sunday, Aug. 23……... Back to School Sunday
Wednesday, Sept. 2…..Wednesday Nite Live
classes begin
Sunday, Sept. 13……...Kick Off Sunday ~
one combined service!
Sunday, Sept. 20……...3rd Grade Bible Sunday/
Sunday School classes begin
Leadership Board Update
Thank you to those who have completed applications for the Leadership Board. The
Nominations Committee will be meeting on August 10th to review the applications
and establish an interview schedule. Though the initial deadline has passed, additional
applicants are encouraged to apply.
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Recommitment and Commissioning – Sunday, August 9th
Mark your calendars and please plan to be in worship on August 9 for “Recommitment
and Commissioning Sunday.” We’ll reaffirm our mission statement of “To Make New
Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.” We’ll pray together,
asking for God’s empowerment to be a tool of Jesus’ message and works of love to
transform our Rapid City community. On that morning, every adult, youth and child
present will receive a symbol of this recommitment in order to be continually reminded
of First UMC’s collective purpose.
Day Time Event Location
Sunday 7:15 AM Communion Service Chapel
Sunday 8:00 AM Gospel Worship Service Sanctuary
Sunday 9:00 AM Intercessory Prayer Team Chapel
Sunday 9:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service
with Children's Church Sanctuary
Sunday 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary
Monday 6:00 AM Real Men's Bible Study Millstone
2nd Tuesday 6:00 PM Trustees Meeting Room 114
Wednesday 6:00 AM Real Men’s Bible Study Millstone
1st Wednesday 9:00 AM UMW Leadership Parlor
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First Ladies' Book Club will
discuss The Undomestic Goddess
by Sophie Kinsella at
our August meeting.
Time and place to be
determined.
If you want more in-
formation, call the
office or see Glynis.
August 20
Picnic in the Park!
We'll meet at Old Storybook
Island for fried chicken and
fellowship. Sign up in the of-
fice by August 12, so we make
sure we have enough food!
September 17
Trip to Storm Mountain
Center with lunch More information coming
soon.
Reminder! Sunday School,
WNL and other Bible studies
and groups will start up again
in September. Be watching for
more information.
If you've been part of a class
before, we'd love to welcome
you back. If you haven't, con-
sider joining us for the first
time.
Classes and small groups are a
great way to deepen your faith
and make new friends!
Sunday after church, a Mom asked her very young
daughter what the lesson was about. The daughter
answered, "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilt."
Needless to say, the Mom was perplexed.
Later in the day , the pastor stopped by for tea and
the Mom asked him what that morning's Sunday
school lesson was about. He said "Be not afraid, thy
comforter is coming."
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Y o u t h a n d P a r e n t B B Q
& M e e t i n g ! ! ! !
A u g u s t 3 0 t h - 6 : 0 0 P M t o 8 : 0 0 P M
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H Y O U T H
Please come join us for a tasty BBQ and Youth-Parent meeting to learn about
what we will be doing in Youth this year and to find some opportunities to join us
in serving the Youth!! If your last name starts with A-M, please bring a salad; if
N-Z, bring a dessert to share with others!! Gather at Canyon Lake Shelter #1 for
food, fun, and fellowship!!
Questions or need more information???
Call or e-mail John!!
Church - 342-4498 or Cell - 787-2414
Dear Friends,
We want to thank you for your financial
donation of $610.00 to the Hope Center.
Your gift helps us fulfill our mission
and better serve our guests.
Thanks again for your support!
Susie DeHart
The Hope Center
Dear Friends in Mission:
Thank you for your gift received on 07/01/15 of $574.25 to the
Imagine No Malaria campaign through The Advance, the desig-
nated mission giving channel of The United Methodist Church.
We are pleased to share that 100 percent of your contribution will
go towards eliminating one of the world’s most deadly diseases.
Giving through The Advance enables United Methodists to sup-
port one another in mission and ministry around the world. Thank
you for partnering with us in God’s mission.
May God grant you a sense of hope and joy as you continue your
support for mission and as we advance towards a day with no ma-
laria.
Grace and Peace,
Roland Fernandes Emily Miller
General Treasurer Associate General Secretary
General Board of Communications and Development
Global Ministries General Board of Global Ministries (See entire letter on the bulletin board by the office.)
Our second summer
play day was great fun
at the Maze. Ella Brad-
ford whooped us all in
the maze with a time of
20 minutes. We also had
a great second movie
night as we watched
Heaven Is for Real and
spent some
fun time
around the
campfire!!
Hope you
are getting
ready for school to start
up again!! May the Lord
bless and keep your fam-
ily!!! - John
The mission trip to Or-
lando and the three
days at Youth2015 were
an amazing experience
for our Youth (& adults
who went along)!! Our
folks worked in yards and
gardens, painting, and
sorting food. Here are a
few pictures of the Youth
in action:
The morning Bible studies
were great, the work-
shops were very well
done, the teaching
preachers each night
were inspiring, and the
concerts were a blast.
It was a long week and
we got a little tired.
We also surprised the
Youth with a couple of
dinner guests one night.
Guess who it was?!
We ended our trip to
Florida with a day at Uni-
versal Studios. Lots of fun
w a s
had by
all!
Upcoming Events:
Summer Play Days and
Movie Nights!!!
Monday Play Days:
August 3 — Spearfish
Water Park - Meet at
CHURCH - 10AM to 5PM
- Bring $5 plus lunch $
Friday Movie Nights:
August 14 — Grease
Get the dates on the cal-
endar!! Come have some
fun!
Youth-Parent BBQ!!
Sunday, August 30 — 6-8
PM—Canyon Lake Picnic
Shelter #1
PLEASE come and join us
for hamburgers and hot
dogs and some fun games.
We will also share some
information about the
upcoming year in Youth!
A-M—Bring a side dish.
N-Z—Bring a dessert.
WNL Starts — Sept. 2
at 6:00 PM!!
Sunday School Starts —
September 20 @ 11 AM!
John’s Contact Info:
Church Phone: 342-4498
Cell Phone: 787-2414
Home Phone: 348-7067
E-mail:
September 2014
August
2015
Youth out on a
mission! For more information and pictures, check
out the Youth pages on the church web site: www.rapidcityfirst.org
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Sanctuary
Preparation
Dorothy Roshiem
Brian Roshiem
Worship
Committee
Food Certificates
Lucille Stickler
Delane Rains
Calvin Luke A VERY SPECIAL
THANK YOU TO
Dawn and Brian Feiler
and Family
FOR SERVING THE MISSION MEAL!!!
Delane Rains
Pete Ottoson
Richard & Margaret Rasmussen
Betty Thompson
Bill & Peg Waugh
Dorothy Roshiem
Calvin Luke
Mark & Laura Dahn
Bob & Barb Britt
Jim & Lana Wilson
Julie Symes
Howard Larsen
Sharon Hansen
Tom & Deb Bowman
We are deeply moved
by the many, many acts
of kindness extended to
us at the time of Mike’s
passing on. Know that
his thank you is penetrating
through the clouds with that endur-
ing smile. Our love.
- Shirley Huisman
- Brett Huisman
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Back in June, a big group from the church scraped and painted a large deck over at the Apelseth home. Quick update: Mike had a double lung transplant a few days later and is doing very well!!
Praise be to God!!
In July, Kent led the men as they served at Passages doing some landscaping. A before
a n d a f t e r p i c -
ture:
Also in July, the men cooked and served the noon meal to the musi-cians and volunteers on the 18th. We served about 300 peo-ple this year and had such a wonderful time! You could smell the aroma of cooking bur-gers and hot dogs all the way over on the main stage!! Here are
the men at work:
S e r v i c e S a t u r d a y s
Monday Night Men’s Smal l Group
HELLO MEN!! — Are you seek-ing to grow deeper in your con-nection to God? Are you wanting to talk about how to grow in your faith and to connect to other men? Want to wrestle with how
God’s promises apply to us all? Would you just like to be a part of a group who cares for and prays for each other each week? If any of these questions resonate with you, we meet on Monday at 7 PM
in the Blue Room. We are grow-ing deeper in our relationship with Jesus and with each other!!!
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Real Men’s Bible Study
- Wednesday, 6 AM
- Millstone (West Side)
Join us for breakfast and study. In August, we are starting to study 1 & 2
Peter and Jude by N. T. Wright. Join us as we study 9 lessons in this great
book. Come on down some Wednesday morning and become a part of
our group!! The food is good and the conversation better!!
So maybe we might have sampled the great food as
well!!! :)
We are always looking for a special project to do in ser-vice to our God and King!! Call the church office if you have a need or know of a need in the community. If you have any questions, con-
tact Pastor John. Thanks!
Annual Local UMW
Potluck Picnic
All women welcome! Join UMW
members and guests August 12,
11:00 am, at Old Storybook Island
picnic shelter. The church staff is
invited and our UMW shepherd-
ess. Bring your own table service
and a dish to share. Beverages are
provided. The Local Organization
Leadership Team is hosting.
Thank you to Leadership
Team members for keeping
business going during these
“off duty” summer months.
Thank you to the busy Funeral
Committee and helpers.
Good Quote
"It is not happiness that makes you
grateful; it is gratefulness that
makes you happy."
~Brother David Steindl-Rast,
Alive Now!,
July/August 2015, p 3.
Remember to contribute regularly
to your UMW “Thank Bank.”
August 6 -- Prayer Shawl Ministry,
1:30 p.m., Betty Nelson’s home
August 12 -- Local UMW Potluck
Picnic, 11:00 a.m., Old Story
book Island shelter
August 14 -- Prayer Vigil,
(see article)
September 2 -- Leadership Team
meeting, 9:00 a.m. parlor
September 8,9,12 -- Circle meet-
ings
September 11-12 -- Prairie Hills
District meet, Storm Mountain
Center
“Rejoice in the Lord always,
again I say Rejoice.” Philippi-
ans 4:4.
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Readers’ Reports
Due Now
UMW Reading Reports are
due to Lucille Stickler. If you
did not mail it to her or place it
for her in the UMW drawer in
the church office, please con-
tact her to see if there is still
time to get it to her. (phone
7 1 6 - 1 7 5 6 , o r
<[email protected]>) We
hope to improve our number of
readers over a low of last year.
Vigil III
United Methodist Women believe
in the power of prayer. Each year
Dakotas Conference members are
asked to participate in the UMW
Prayer Vigils. Five special obser-
vances on the calendar are se-
lected as prayer focus, and local
UMW organizations are asked to
lift up prayer with the theme dur-
ing specific times within one
week. August 12 is International
Y o u t h D a y ( h t t p : / /
u n d e s a d s p d . o r g / Y o u t h /
InternationalYouthDay.aspx).
Pray for the youth of our church
as they contemplate the return to
school, and pray for youth around
the world for whom access to
schooling is a struggle. Rapid City
First designated time to pray is
August 14, 9:15-10:00 a.m.
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MISSION MOMENT
Submitted by Betty Strain,
Education and Interpretation Mission Coordinator
“The World Federation of Methodist and Uniting
Church Women is a worldwide fellowship of offi-
cially recognized Methodist, United and Uniting
Church women, claiming more than three million
members. United Methodist Women is a supporter
and member. It’s a worldwide network of Methodist
women that helps broaden our view of our own or-
ganization and see ourselves as part of something
larger and potentially more transformative.
World Federation churches represented in the United
States are the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church,
African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist
Episcopal Zion, and the United Methodist Church.
The federation also has a representative to the United
Nations and is an autonomous affiliate of the World
Methodist Council.
In 2016, World Assembly will be the federation’s
13th worldwide gathering. The World Assembly is
held every five years. The next assembly will be held
August 29 to September 3, 2016 in Houston, Texas.”
For more information, read “A Worldwide Gathering
of Women,” Response magazine, July-August, p. 40.
ALSO: in the same issue, read about Canyon Lake
UMW, p. 17.
MISSION U
SOUTHERN SITE REPORT
Three Local UMW members attended the 2015 Da-
kotas Conference Mission u, Southern Site, and two
youth attended Faithful Servants camp at Dakota
Wesleyan University, held July 9-12. The topics
were Latin America, taught by Gloria Borgman; The
Church and People with Disabilities, taught by Rev.
Linda Baldock; and Created for Happiness, taught
be Lennie Symes. Other speakers were: Jordan
Bechholz and Rev. Eric Van Meter, 2015 DWU
Peru Mission trip; Deaconess Katie Peterson, Bak-
ken Oil Rush ministry; Rennae Petersen of Emma
Norton Services in St. Paul, MN (a UMW mission);
and Gloria Borgman, Dakotas VIM Medical Mis-
sions in the Miskito area of Honduras. A highlight
was the musical communion service by Rev. Scott
McKirdy and Colleen McKirdy and served by the
youth at the closing plenary.
The Mission u study texts count for the UMW read-
ing program and are available to order from United
Methodist Women Mission Resources or to check
out from our UMW bookshelf in the church parlor.
Next year, 2016 Dakotas Conference Mission u
dates are July 14 to 17, Southern Site, and July 21
to 24, Northern Site. The topics are, Latin America,
Human Sexuality and the Bible, and Climate Justice
(not climate change). Plan ahead to attend. We
know Mission u is the best thing UMW and Dako-
tas Conference does for mission education.
September
Silent Auction Benefit
The Local Organization of UMW will again be plan-
ning a silent auction to benefit HOPE Center. Please
watch for the date and details.
Summer Event
It is not too late for you to plan some fellowship for
your circle. Members can be encouraged to bring
company they have visiting as well as potential Cir-
cle members. Keep it simple, and it does not have to
be held at your home or involve a meal, right?
Keep The
Receipts Coming
We currently have $118,649.16
in Family Thrift Center and
Prairie Market receipts. Once
we reach $150,000 the church
receives a $1,000.00 check
from Nash Finch to help with
church expenses.
Thanks Jon and Nila Boone
for adding up the
receipts each Sunday.
CHURCH FINANCIALS NEWS:
Monthly Contribution Update:
June 2014 June 2015 June 2015
Actual Actual Budget
$54,429 $55,434 $56,210
June Contributions were above last year, but below budget.
Contributions towards the Capital Fund in June were $3,300. Our Capital
Loan balance is now $52,600.
In June, we made a full payment to Apportionments, and we are current year
to date.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a very quick and safe method of donating
to the church. If you are interested in using EFT, please contact me and I
will give you an easy form to fill out.
If you have any questions or concerns about our finances, please contact me
at the church office……. 342-4498.
Bill
It Takes Five Minutes
“We Care” food certificates are a great
way to give to your church and your
community!
Simply write a check to FUMC and get a food
gift certificate (Safeway, Walmart or Family
Thrift) for the amount of your check. You are
given the full amount, but Church Response
and FUMC both get a percentage! It is a win-
win proposition!!
First Sunday
Shopping
Response Food Pantry
70 pounds of food donated
Thanks to Bob Britt for loading up all the donations and taking them to the food pantry this month. Special Thanks to all those who donated food this
past month. What a great ministry to those less fortunate.
P a g e # 1 4
P a g e 1 5 V o l u m e 1 5 , I s s u e 8
8/1 Dale Clement 8/7 Cameron Barnard 8/13 Penelope Mason 8/22 Tom Bowman
8/1 June Dvorak 8/7 Alexis Barnard 8/15 Carly Heitland 8/23 Bo Bernhagen
8/1 Macie Moser 8/8 Joy Weaver 8/16 Delane Rains 8/24 Austin Hamm
8/1 Blakely Berry 8/8 Journey McCafferty 8/16 Roger Hill 8/25 Janice Thompson
8/2 Jason Groves 8/8 Gary Hoover 8/16 Caitlin Templeton 8/26 Monte Beck
8/3 Dan Duncan 8/8 Terry Mayes 8/17 Ross Johnson 8/26 Kotti Wickard
8/3 Tami DeBoer 8/8 Larry Mayes 8/17 Gage Flockhart 8/27 Ken Koerlin
8/3 Cami Jones 8/8 Connie Dewey 8/18 Jim Nelson 8/27 Brianna Doran
8/4 Christal Krein 8/9 Betty Thompson 8/18 Sharon Dominicak 8/27 Anna LeFort
8/4 Gordon Merchen 8/10 Jody Ketel 8/18 Max Downs 8/27 Claire Curtis
8/4 Rose Miller 8/10 Janet Uhl 8/18 Parker Tines 8/28 Randy Ofstad
8/5 Jordan Mason 8/10 Pam Scott 8/18 Lydee Connell 8/28 Christopher Welch
8/5 Helen Walker 8/10 Molly McCaskell 8/18 Stella Tice 8/28 Landen Hook
8/6 Karen Finck 8/11 Callie Connell 8/19 Dawn Feiler 8/29 Peggy Anderson
8/6 Mike Stec 8/12 Devon Taylor 8/20 Marvin Henzlik 8/29 Wendy Conrad
8/6 Sarah Uhl 8/12 Lynnette Hayford 8/21 Perry Kudrna 8/29 Jeff Moser
8/6 Jac Cutler 8/13 Cheryl Kulm 8/22 Darla Johannesen 8/30 Sage Barnard
8/7 Tonya Johnson 8/13 Sherri Temple 8/22 Darlene Dvorak 8/31 TJ Pyle
8/7 Chris Cutler 8/13 Laney Connell 8/22 Kaelyn McSherry 8/31 Julie Glasford
8/31 Bryce Barnard
8/1 Bryce & Kathy Barnard 8/14 Dick & Susan Dittman 8/21 Doug & Dawn Diehl
8/2 Les & Barbara Kor 8/15 Joe & Sharron Pogany 8/21 Rod & Deb Hildebrant
8/2 Jerry & Lynne Laird 8/15 Larry & Cami Jones 8/21 Bruce & Kim Nearhood
8/3 Virgil & Sharon Gamber 8/16 LeRoy & Jody Ketel 8/22 Thomas & Rhonda Hook
8/5 Jon & Nila Boone 8/16 David & Betty Strain 8/23 David & Janice Grow
8/7 Nick & Joy Palmer 8/17 Terry & Laree Mayes 8/24 Ed & Alice Meyer
8/7 Rick & Pauline West 8/19 Curtis & Karen Bentz 8/26 Gary & Rachel Gunderson
8/8 Sam & Willene Crabb 8/20 TJ & Amy Pyle 8/28 Terry & Kristi Larson
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629 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone 605-342-4498
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August’s food donation
item is canned tomatoes.
How many cans
can we collect?
Maybe 400 cans?
FIFTH SUNDAY OFFERING
August 30th
Lifeline Connection of the Black Hills
Dedicated to establishing a Christian educational
ministry in the Black Hills, focusing on correc-
tions and community programs to offer help and
hope to those facing life controlling challenges.
Third Sunday Offering
August 16th
Church Response
