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The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United
Methodist Church
Emmetsburg First United Methodist Church
801 Broadway, PO Box 99
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
712-852-2154 [email protected]
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Emmetsburg, Iowa
Phone: (712) 852-2154
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Website: www.emmetsburgumc.com
Rev. Louie Q. Gallo, Pastor
Marsha Duhn, Secretary /Youth Leader
Beng Gallo,Office Assistant
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 14th
The Voyager The Monthly Newspaper of the Emmetsburg First United
Methodist Church
May 2017
Phone: (712) 852-2154
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.emmetsburgumc.com
Rev. Louie Q. Gallo, Pastor
Marsha Duhn, Secretary /Youth Leader
Beng Gallo, Office Assistant
CONFIRMATION DAY ON PENTECOST SUNDAY
COME AND BE A WITNESS
By: Pastor Louie
This year’s confirmands are: Lexi and Keaton Duhn (children of
Judd and Sonya Duhn), Taytum Sargent (daughter of Troy and Tara
Sargent), Zoe
McDevitt(daughter of Jeremey and Kyle McDevitt), Ashleigh
Petersen (daughter
of Clint and Jaime Petersen), Cade Shirk (son of Cory and Ana
Shirk), Halle Ditch (daughter of Todd & Danielle Ditch), Ashtyn
Hannover (foster child of
Tom & Cindy Magee) Kinsey, Kyle and Kourtney Kogel (children
of Shayne and
Michelle Kogel), Maddy Anderson(daughter of Cary & Kari
Anderson), Tattum Fries (son of Travis and Deena Fries), Madilyn
Hall (daughter of Troy and Missy
Hall), Lex and Claire Kassel (children of Craig & Debbie
Kassel), Elias Meyer
(son of Jennifer Meyer) and Savannah Faulkner(daughter of Josh
Leth and
Donna & Mark Wildeman).
I would like to invite all of you, First United Methodist Church
family, to
come and be witnesses to the confirmation day of these young
people on June 4,2017. That day will also be Pentecost Sunday .
Let’s pray for them
and their families that they will all be filled with the power
of the Holy Spirit.
They attended confirmation classes faithfully at the parsonage,
and participated in worship as well as ministries of our church. I
am really proud of them for
their achievements and hard work. Kudos to their parents who
supported them
all throughout their confirmation journey! God is glorified and
honored! I hope and pray that they will continue to grow in grace
and knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ. May all of us continue to pray for
Jesus to breathe His Holy Spirit upon them, that all of them
will have victorious
Christian lives. May they always remember their covenant with
God that
church will be a priority to them even after confirmation! These
young people
were “CREATED TO WORSHIP” Jesus Christ.
They will be my last confirmation class before Beng and I will
be moving
to Williamsburg, Iowa. God is really good! I bring back all the
glory and
praises to Him! As you come on June 4th, you will be witnesses
as these confirmands will make a vow before the Lord to love and
serve Him through His
church. Come, witness the Holy Spirit’s work in our church on
that day. May
the Good Lord continue to bless all of us!
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Adobo & Rice
(Beng’s 2 Cents)
THE REPLACEMENT
When Moses grew old and when Death was at his door, he said
these words to Joshua:
“Then Moses summoned Joshua. He said to him with all Israel
watching, “Be strong.
Take courage. You will enter the land with this people, this
land that God promised their
ancestors that he’d give them. You will make them the proud
possessors of it. God is
striding ahead of you. He’s right there with you. He won’t let
you down; he won’t leave
you. Don’t be intimidated. Don’t worry.”
(Deuteronomy 31: 7-8 The Message Bible”
He gave the care of Israel and the continuance of their journey
to Joshua, son of Nun.
God gave Joshua the victory over Jericho and Israel finally
occupied the PROMISED
LAND. This was such a poignant event in the history of Israel as
a
nation.
God has turned the seasons. The time has come for me and Louie
to continue His work
in Williamsburg, as Joshuas. HE plants the seeds, sends someone
to water them and
sometimes appoints somebody else to take care of the shoots as
they grow until harvest.
God has planted His Word richly in each and everyone’s heart.
It’s now time to let it grow
in your hearts. May His Word be the life in every fiber of your
being. Do not stifle it! Just
obey! God has appointed a leader over all of you to challenge
each and every one of you
to grow and step up in ministry. There is so much room in
Emmetsburg First United
Methodist Church to impart your gifts.
Just as Moses commissioned and told Joshua, I am telling all of
you the same. Be strong.
Take courage. Do not be intimidated. Do not worry. God, who
started the good work in
you, will be faithful to complete it! He will give you a leader
who can challenge you to
grow and bear fruit!
Joshua must have felt very nervous after seeing so many
struggles in the wilderness for
40 years but Moses spoke those words to calm his spirit!
So I tell you right now: DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE NEW PASTOR!
KEEP
PRAYING AND BELIEVING!
In the end: “Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the
spirit of wisdom, for Moses
had laid his hands on him. So the people of Israel listened to
him and did what the Lord
had told Moses.” (Deuteronomy 34:9)
I am praying for a Spirit-filled Pastor who will lead you into a
deeper relationship with our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! God bless all of you! WE love each
and every one of you!
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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28 29 30 31
May 2017
5:30 Worship
Offices Closed
Offices closed
Worship 5:30
Purple = Bible Study
Blue = Youth
Green = Prayer
Red = Meetings
Pink = Fellowship
Orange = Worship
Services
Cobalt = Events
Offices
Closed
Offices Closed
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
6:30 Finance
7:30 Ad Council
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
5:30 Worship
with communion
6:00 Praise
Team Practice
10:00 Worship
6:00 Praise
Team Practice
8:45 Sunday School
10:00 Worship
with communion
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
1:30 Youth Group
5:30 Worship
1:30 PALS &
Trinity 3, hostess
Janice Kassel
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
7 pm Emmaus
Chancel Choir
7 pm ELF 4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
6:00 Intensified
Prayer Meeting
6:00 Praise
Team Practice
4:00 Intercessory
Prayer
7:00 pm Dig In
7:00 pm Dig In
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
3:30 Youth
Group. Last Day
for the Summer!
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
6:00 Praise
Team Practice
10 Worship
4 pm Confirmation
Chancel Choir
Bell Choir
4 pm Confirmation
Offices Closed
9:30 Young at Heart
4 pm Confirmation
4 pm Confirmation
9:30 Bible Study
1:30 PARC Hall
6:00 Praise
Team Practice
Graduation
Sunday
8—11:30 am
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1 Leon Blanchet
Mary Tonderum
2 Savannah Webster
3 Eric Frederick
Dean Jensen
Neal Stevens
Mike Zwart
4 Alex Hall
Aaron Embrock
Laurie Schneider
5 Jaxson Curry
Tiffany O’Leary
6 Gage Ditch
Darrin Adams
Morissa Hoch
Carissa Fay
Kristen Weisbrod
7 Tyler Coakley
Ann Zeigler
8 Terry Wise
10 Valerie Ausborn
9 Sarah Strohman
Ashley Opheim
12 Claire Kassel
13 Luke Rouse
17 Mandy Bramley
Sharon Hobart
Dick Zwart
19 Sheri Freeman
Travis Fries
20 Viola Sampson
Cary Anderson
21 Bill Lowe
22 Tammy Williams
Cindy Kassel
Kristen Ruiz
Louise Sackett
23 Frank Weisbrod
Liam Hokinson
24 Karen Day
Kyle Kogel
Zoe McDevitt
25 Aaron Hernandez
Cecilia Miller
27 Jason Frederick
28 Angela Jensen
Carie Blanchet
Roger McEwan
30 Hunter Strohman
31 Brett Hoyman
6 Brandi & Jacob Akridge
Darlene & Roger Hankey
10 Jamie & Cal Christensen
23 Tammy & Jeff Naig
24 Maureen & Joel Horsley
26 Sarah & Troy Strohman
Laura & Craig Nyhus
Lynn & Roger James
29 Laura & Leon Blanchet
30 Candy & Richard Bisenius
Nicole & Jon Mendieta
31 Bonnie & Bill Whitney
First United Methodist Church
Administrative Church Council Minutes
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
In attendance: (15) Arlene Aldrich, Rosie Argabright, Dave
Ballman, JoAnn Coakley, Marsha Duhn, Pastor Louie Gallo, Brian
Garrels, Cindy Kassel, Ken Kassel, Cindy Magee, Marje Merrill, Lisa
Siebrecht, Lois Stanley, Troy Strohman, Myram Tunnicliff
Call to order: Troy Strohman called the meeting to order at 7:30
pm. Devotions: Pastor Louie’s devotion focused on Psalms 118.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from March 6, 2017, Motion to
approve: Brian Garrels, Seconded: Ken Kassel, Approved as
written.
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Stanley reported the March, 2017
Treasurer’s Report, General Fund Balance: ($350.01), Motion to
approve: Brian Garrels, Seconded: Rosie Argabright, Approved as
presented.
Committee Reports:
Nurturing Ministries Planning Team: Dave Ballman and Marsha
Duhn
May 10 will be last Youth Group day for the year. Zone 234 will
be going to Brian Garrels Farm. 5th-8th Graders will stay at church
for their activity.
17 of our Youth helped with the Fish Fry for the Senior Center.
GREAT JOB! Lots of compliments on our youth. Also, they can help
the next two Friday’s if they would like to for Community Service
hours for confirmation.
Our Church bus is being stored at Jim Stevens. We are still in
need of additional drivers. CDL + Passenger Endorsements are
needed.
Outreach Ministries Planning Team: Rosie Argabright
Evening Ladies Fellowship Circle – April 19 at Williow Ridge,
Garage Sale – May 6, Setup May 5, Easter Egg Tree going well, all
items will be donated to CASA, Upper Des Moines, and Cherish
Center. Heifer Project – Tube of Quarters ($133.50) and a little
extra money was donated, purchased 3 stoves
Witness Ministries Planning Team: No Report
Administrative Committees:
Chair of SPRC: Cindy Kassel
District Superintendent met last week trying to find a new
pastor for us. Committee will update as soon as they hear.
Chair of Finance: Brian Garrels Reviewed monies for Family Life
Center, Reviewed Budget for 2017-2018
Transferred money from Auction ($7,000) to General Fund, Motion
to Approve: Brian Garrels, Seconded: Myram , Approved.
Letter from District Superintendent, Tom Carver, stating we paid
67% apportionments in 2016, down from 75% in 2015
Possibility of doing a fundraiser for Ragbrai ??
Chair of Trustees: Marje Merrill and Lisa Siebrecht
Drainage Meeting on Farm – Could be $1,400-$1,500, Front steps
repair is still being worked on, Walk through the Parsonage –
Okayed, Building Project – next week will decide Stick or
Morton
Chair of Endowment Committee: Kent Klootwyk
Distribution of Endowment Funds: VBS- $500, Church
Beautification-$250, Postage for In Gathering-$350, Summer Camp -
$900, Financial Peace - $100, Christian Concert - $700, Feed Our
Kids - $500, Homeless Child - $500, Uttica, NY Items - $464
Lay Leadership Vice Chair: No Report
Chair of History Committee: Anne Carney and Myram Tunnicliff
Read from the NW Iowa Conference Book, dated 1872-1903. In 1872,
this conference covered NW Iowa and ALL Dakota Territory, 20,000
Square Miles. Very Humorous descriptions of conference members.
Memorial Commmittee: No Report. Other Committee/Additional New
Business: Family Life Center – Please PRAY for “God’s
Building”!
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm. Closing Prayer, Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Submitted by Recording Secretary: Cindy Magee
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Pray for all Law Enforcement to be safe and come home
after every shift!
Our Church Staff
Pastor Louie Gallo
Secretary/Youth Director: Marsha Duhn,
Office Assistant: Beng Gallo
Treasurer: Lois Stanley,
Custodian: John Strohman
Organists/Pianists:
Rosemary Matthews and Kelley Fog.
Praise & Worship Team: Beng Gallo,
Pastor Louie Gallo, Ruth Hand,
Matthew Hill, Lisa Siebrecht, Deb Wickman
Bell Choir Director : Dave Ballman,
Choir Director: Dave Fog
We are looking for someone to help Dave Ballman drive the church
bus on Wednesday
afternoons. It would be either from 3:00-3:30, or 1:00-1:30 to
pick up the children at West
Elementary and Middle School after school to come to youth
group. You will need to have
your CDL license with a passenger endorsement. If you would like
to help and volunteer your
time, please contact Marsha at the church office at
852-2154.
Bible Study at Emerald Oaks
UPPER ROOM Bible Study each Wednesday
at 1:30 p.m. Study is open to anyone desiring
fellowship and growth. Refreshments are not
served but we do have food for the soul!
Emerald Oaks ~
Wednesday’s at 1:30 p.m.
2603 17th St, Emmetsburg
Call Myram at 852-2474 for
more information
Bble Study with Beng
Bible Study for beginner through
experience learners. This Bible
study group is lead by Beng and we
discuss one chapter of the Bible per
week. Join us for an in-depth study
of the scriptures and more!
Wednesday mornings at 9:30am
Lakeside Lutheran Home Lakeside Assisted Living
301 N. Lawler, Emmetsburg 401 N. Lawler, Emmetsburg
712-852-4060 712-852-4060
Mona Knudson Anna Beth Magee, Apt. #9
Emmetsburg Care Center Willow Ridge
2405 21st St, Emmetsburg 3203 1st St., Emmetsburg
712-852-4266 712-852-5480
Lillian Cox Pat Anderson, Apt. 103
Ted Strohman Doris Gustafson, Apt. 208
Betty Miller Virginia Place, Apt. 210
Mae Stevens Anne Carney, Apt. 216
Shirley Weisbrod Jackie Donovan, Apt. 104
Vida Krough
Emerald Asst. Living PARC Hall
2603 17th St, Emmetsburg 3201 1st St., Emmetsburg
712-852-8408 712-852-5520
Mary Etta Baxter, Apt. 5 Pearl Whitmore
Florence Malm, Apt. 22 Lois Lowman
Gwen Carmichael, Apt. 20 Vi Sampson
Rosabelle Johnson, Apt. 1 Joyce Muller
Louise Sackett, Apt. 16 Paul Kooker
Esther Smith
7613 Maehs Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73162-4344
Don’t Forget our
Church Rummage
Sale on Saturday,
May 6th from 8 am—11:30 am.
801 Broadway! Lots of interesting
items, something for everyone!
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You are invited to join this
fun, friendly and entertaining
group for devotions,
refreshments and fun the last
Tuesday of each month
at 9:30 a.m.
Prayer Group
Opportunities:
• Mondays at 4:00 p.m.
at Willow Ridge
• Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
at Ruth Hand’s
Fellowship
Group
Walk to Emmaus
Reunion Group
Meets the 4th
Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
Evening Ladies Fellowship
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
at the church.
Peace & Love (PALS)
Meets 3rd Thursday of
each month at 1:30 p.m.
Trinity 3
Meets 3rd Thursday of each
month at 1:30 p.m.
Dig In Bible Study
Second & Fourth
Monday of the month.
7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
If you or a love one is
hospitalized please call
the church to inform us.
The hospital does not
and will not call us.
Please keep Marge Solberg, Bev Schmidt, Scott Sanne
(Grandson of Pearl Whitmore), Devin Morey, Bob Wright ,
Charlie Whitaker, John Lace, Mike & Lea Shipull, Scott &
Pat
Wycott , Mike Wycott (friends & family of Denny
Gonzales),
Matthew Childs (Grandson of Irene Goff), Philip Christenson
(brother of Marge Solberg), Jon Williams, Lois Lowman,
Cole McDonough, Curtis Boekemeier, Cindy Kassel,
Ted Strohman, Deb Wickman, Jane Stevens, Adolph
Knobloch (Tami Culver’s Uncle), Vi Sampson, Joyce Muller,
and others in your daily prayers, including those who have
been
hospitalized and our military members.
To be included in the Prayer Chain,
please contact the church office
or Vicki Ellis at
[email protected]
or call 402-651-4995
or 712-852-4741.
Praise & Worship Team meets Tuesdays at
6:00 p.m.
If you are interested in
joining the praise team please speak with
Pastor Louie or Beng. This is a great way
to have fun and sing praises to the Lord!
Join the Chancel Choir!
Choir practices are the 2nd & 4th
Sundays of each month at 9:00 a.m.,
then sing during the worship service
following practice.
Singers of all ages and levels are welcome.
The ability to read music is helpful, but not
required. High School students are
encouraged to join for community service.
David Fog is the choir director &
Kelley Fog is the accompanist.
You are invited to join
Bell Choir!
Practices in January will be Wednesday the
4th and 11th at 6:00 p.m. The Bell Choir
performs the 3rd Sunday each month during
the worship service.
The ability to read music is helpful,
but not required.
David Ballman is the Bell Choir Director.
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Thank you to all the volunteers that came Saturday,
April 8th to help trim bushes and clean our church
yard. Helpers included: Aaron, Brittany and Noah
Hernandez, Marje Marrill, Tony Salas, Lisa
Siebrecht, Jim Stevens, and Darrel Leverenz. Also,
thank you to the Methodist Youth Group,
all 2nd—8th graders helped. Spring has sprung!
Congratulations to our 2017 Seniors:
Bailey Naig Allison Freeman
Jordan Hoyman Ali Weir
Shelby Loomis Alex Hall
Michael Frerichs Ana Kennedy
Graduation Sunday,
May 21, 2017
Come help us recognize
our graduating seniors
at the 10 am worship
service.
