The The The The Connection Connection Connection Connection Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Scott City, Kansas Permit NO. 35 Address Label Pastor: Rev. John Lewis Office Mgr./Treasurer Terri Hutton Children’s Coordinator Krystal Lewis Youth Coordinator & Custodian Chad Irwin Adult Coordinator & Newsletter Editor Kari Talbert Ph. 872-2401, 872-2350, 872-5833 (also FAX number) Church e-mail—[email protected]Pastor John– [email protected]Terri – [email protected]Krystal— Chad—[email protected]Kari – [email protected]Website– firstumcsc.com First United Methodist Church 412 S. College Scott City, KS 67871 Notice of Address Change Requested Jesus said, “Iamthevine; you are the branches. If youremaininmeandIin you, then you will produce much fruit...” John 15:5 412 S. College, Scott City, KS 67871 ~ 620-872-2401 ~ www.firstumcsc.com FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . becoming, being, and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ. Scott City Inside this Issue: A Moment With Pastor John 2 News & Upcoming Events 3 Adult Connections 4-5 Youth Connections 5 Calendar 6-7 Celebrations & Concerns 8 Kid Connections 9 Staying Connected 11 Sharing Ministries 10 Volume 10 — Issue 6, June 2016 1st Sunday’s Schedule * Sunday, June 5th Communion & Fellowship worship service9:00a.m. Church family birthday party 10:15 a.m. Sunday school classes 10:45-11:45 a.m. * On June 5th, Church Council (AdCo) will be discussing the results of the survey about the 1st Sunday of each month’s worship schedule. Thank you for your input! Reminder: regardless of the decision, the schedule will remain the same through August. Believe All-church study begins Sunday, June 5th! Join a Sunday school class to study with others, or ask about an evening study.
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First United Methodist Church
412 S. College
Scott C
ity, KS 67871
Notice of
Address Change
Requested
Jesus said, “I am the vine;
you are the branches. If
you remain in me and I in
you, then you will produce
much fruit...”
John 15:5
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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
. . . becoming, being, and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ.
Scott City
Inside this Issue:
A Moment With Pastor John
2
News & Upcoming
Events
3
Adult Connections 4-5
Youth Connections 5
Calendar 6-7
Celebrations & Concerns 8
Kid Connections 9
Staying Connected 11
Sharing Ministries 10
Volume 10 — Issue 6, June 2016
1st Sunday’s Schedule
∗ Sunday, June 5th Communion & Fellowship worship service 9:00 a.m.
Church family birthday party 10:15 a.m.
Sunday school classes 10:45-11:45 a.m.
∗ On June 5th, Church Council (AdCo) will be discussing the results of the survey about the
1st Sunday of each month’s worship schedule. Thank you for your input! Reminder:
regardless of the decision, the schedule will remain the same through August.
Believe
All-church study begins Sunday, June 5th! Join a Sunday school class to study with others,
or ask about an evening study.
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A MOMENT WITH PASTOR JOHN
Believe. What does it mean to believe? Our all church study, Believe, captures three parts to believing:
what I know, what I do, and what I am. This summer, the studies in the Believe series center on what
we know. The next couple summers we will look into what I do and what I am.
I finished a course recently which asked how we know things, especially things of God. Answers to this
question have tended to group into one of two directions. One direction says that knowing about God
moves from God to us. The other direction says that knowing about God moves from us to God.
I believe that knowing about God best starts from knowing God. Or, more specifically, listening to God:
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and
through whom also he made the universe. —Hebrews 1:1-2 NIV
God has spoken. God has written (2 Timothy 3:15-17). God knows God best (Romans 8:26-27; 1
Corinthians 2:11). Since God created humanity, God has revealed himself to us people through what
he did (Romans 1:19-20) and in person (Genesis 3:8). It seems to me that the direction for knowing
God and knowing about God moves from God to us.
It got even better when Jesus walked the earth. God came to us (John 1:14). Here was God walking
and talking among us people for an extended period of time. Eyewitnesses were there to give us the
inside story.
I believe reading the Bible is the starting point for knowing about God. Why? Because God spoke and
wrote what he walked and talked.
This summer, walk with God and talk with God wherever you find yourself. I encourage you to also
read the Gospel of John this summer. John brings out the God who comes close to us so that we can
come close to God.
Pastor John
June Messages
June 5 Believe: God 2 Corinthians 13:14
June 12 Believe: Personal God Psalm 121:1-2
June 19 Believe: Salvation Ephesians 2:8-9
June 26 Kari Talbert—Believe: the Bible 2 Timothy 3:14-17
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A Month of Goodbyes
This past month has felt like a month of goodbyes for me. My daughter’s first year of middle school
has flown by, and I realize she is one step closer to leaving the nest. I’ve spent the last days with Jodi in
our church office as Children’s Coordinator. I’m thankful she’ll continue to be part of our church family,
but I will miss working with her each week. While these are significant milestones, I had an even bigger
goodbye in May.
My grandma “finished the race and kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). In her last couple weeks on this
earth, she told us she was ready to be with Jesus and my grandpa. I am so thankful that she and my
grandpa had made sure to share their love of Jesus with our family. Even in those last days when a
stroke had stolen her ability to speak well, my grandma was praising God. Our goodbye was actually an
affirmation that we will see each other again!
Do you have that assurance—knowing that you will meet your loved ones again in heaven? The
word “goodbye” actually originated with the phrase “God be with you” combined with other common
greetings, like “good day.” I don’t have to tell my grandma goodbye anymore, because I know she is with
God forever. Have you prepared to say goodbye? ~ In His love, Kari
...let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses
surrounding us. Let’s throw off… the sin that trips us up, and fix our eyes on Jesus... Hebrews 12:1-2
Note: "Staying Connected" keeps you in touch with our Education staff.
Church Directory Update
Dear Members and Friends,
Are you new to our church? Were you unable to get your portrait taken for our pictorial directory
photos in 2013? Do you have a new addition to your family or just need a new family portrait taken? We
have decided to update our Church Pictorial Directory with Lifetouch. All families are welcome to get a
new, updated portrait taken at our church. Each family photographed receives a complimentary 8x10
portrait! You can purchase additional portraits at a 20% discount. For your convenience, all photography
and portrait viewing will take place at our church.
Beginning June 12th, you can sign up for your appointment online by visiting our website at
scottcitymethodistchurch.com or contacting the church office. OUR PHOTO DATE: Wednesday July 27
from 2pm to 9pm
STAYING CONNECTED
Thank You...
• To all those who helped with our Galactic Blast Vacation Bible school! Around 90
kids were able to spend a fun week circling God’s universe and learning about His
love.
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The following items are particularly low:
∗ When you bring meat/margarine to the church, please mark it for the
Breadbasket, put it in the freezer, and let the church office know.
• Donations accepted year-round.
• Make sure to check the expiration dates on food items before donating them.
• Volunteers are the heart of this ministry! Check with Kris about volunteer
opportunities.
The next Sharing Sunday is June 26th.
Food, money, & other items to be used for Scott County residents in need are
collected during the “Young Disciples” time on the last Sunday worship service
of each month.
Hope's Closet & Breadbasket 311 N. Main 872-7012
Manager: Kris Fetty
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ,
Sat: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Scott County Ministerial
Alliance.
peanut butter quick oats
Jell-O
5 lb. bags of flour tomato sauce
canned fruit hamburger* margarine* cereal
Jiffy baking mix
toilet paper dish soap
deodorant men’s jeans
men’s swim trunks
SHARING MINISTRIES
Church Needs
• VBS could still use donations to help cover the cost of food.
• Trustees are asking for donations to replace the church’s dishwasher and copy machine, which are
vital to our church’s ministry.
Sole Hope
• The Friends Sunday school class is joining a mission project called “Sole Hope” and all are invited to
participate. The project goal is to “offer hope, healthier lives, and freedom from foot-
related diseases through education, jobs, and medical relief.”
• After Sunday school on June 5th, the Friends class invites all to join them for a
carry-in lunch and shoe cutting party. Our role involves cutting plastic milk
jugs and denim from old jeans to provide shoe material for people in eastern Uganda.
Don’t forget your scissors!
• The material along with a $10 donation is then sent to the Sole Hope project. The $10
is used to pay Ugandans to sew the shoes and purchase the rest of the materials
needed. To participate or learn more, contact Gwen Huck or the church office.
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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Help Wanted: Nursery Attendants
We are looking for nursery attendants to watch infants - 4 year olds during worship services, meetings,
and other events. A minimum of two attendants are on duty for each occasion. This is a paid position.
Attendants must be at least 17 years old. Contact the church office if interested.
Great Plains Annual Conference
June 1st - 4th, our church’s conference is holding their annual meeting in Topeka. Pastor John and Jim
Hunter will be our representatives. Be praying for annual conference and the decisions they will make.
Community Prayer Walk
Thursday, June 2nd, noon at Park on the Plains (the city park by Pizza Hut). We, as a community, will
gather for a prayer walk. For more information, call the Baptist Church at 872-2339.
Diaper Shower Table for Micah Dreiling
Sunday, June 12th, let’s shower baby Micah, daughter of Logan & Jordan Dreiling, with gifts of diapers!
The Shower team will have a table set up in the hallway east of the sanctuary for the diapers.
Healing Service
Sunday, June 12th at 6:00 p.m.: Pastor John invites all to a healing service. During the service,
participants will progress through prayer stations based on James 5:13-16.
Lead the Cause
June 19th - 26th, Grace Hutton, Sabrina & Erica Lewis will be attending a week-long youth leadership
event. They will experience “small and large group evangelism training with opportunities to engage
unbelievers in different contexts.” The goal of Lead the Cause is to “transform young believers into
leaders and life-long disciples ” Pastor John & Krystal Lewis will act as sponsors.
Interim Children’s Coordinator
Krystal Lewis is acting as interim Children’s Coordinator while SPRC (Staff-Parish Relations Committee)
prayerfully seeks someone to fill the position permanently.
New Church Web Address & Staff E-mail Addresses
Our church website has moved to firstumcsc.com. For awhile, you will still be able to access the website
using the old address. New staff e-mail addresses correspond with the website address.
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ADULT CONNECTIONS
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
1st Sunday of
the month
10:45 a.m.
2nd-5th
Sundays
9:30 a.m.
AFA Sunday School Class
Meets in Parlor The senior adult class invites all to join them as they discuss the gift of faith. Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see (Hebrews 11:1).
Summer All-Church Study
CoffeeTalk, Explorers, and Friends Sunday school classes will be studying the first
10 chapters of Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus beginning
June 5th. At the same time, the youth and children’s Sunday school classes will also
be journeying through Believe using age-appropriate books and videos. Over the
course of this summer, each class will discuss the 10 key beliefs of the Christian
faith.
CoffeeTalk Sunday School Class
Meets in west end of basement
Explorers Sunday School Class
Meets in Fireside Room (east end of basement)
Friends Sunday School Class
Meets in Family Room
On June 5th at 11:45, the Friends class invites all to join them in serving God through “Sole Hope” (see details on pg. 10).
Believe evening Bible study?
Interested in studying Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus
on a weeknight, rather than Sunday morning? Let Kari Talbert know ASAP!
“What does following Jesus really mean? How does following Jesus actually
change everything? What does it look like to follow God's calling in my life? “
Beginning June 15th, Girlfriends in God will explore these questions using Jen
Hatmaker’s Bible study, Pulling the Thread. Bring your lunch. Children welcome.
All women are invited!
Men’s Prayer Breakfast Thursdays 6:30 a.m. @ Broiler Restaurant Pastor John invites all men to join together for breakfast, friendship, the Word, and
prayer.
Women’s Prayer Group
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Church Library
Ladies, let’s unite in prayer. Prayer changes things—come be part of that change.
WEEKDAY
SMALL
GROUPS
Get
connected!
Which
group is
right for
you?
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KID CONNECTIONS
HIGHER GROUND KIDS’ GROUPS ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Higher Ground classes are on summer break and will resume in the fall. Have a safe, fun summer!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
2nd-5th Sundays of the month during the 10:45 worship service after “A Time For Young Disciples” (children’s sermon), kids ages 5-10 years old are invited to the Godly Kids Room. We’ll be learning about our church’s mission statement and what it means to be a disciple.
NURSERY
Nursery staff is provided at all worship services for infants-4 year olds. Check for availability during other events.
CHURCH CAMP
Have you signed up for church camp at Camp Lakeside? There’s still time! If the camp hasn’t filled up, you can turn in registrations until the camp begins (just give Lakeside a call if you’re registering near the start date). If you’re part of our Scott City church family, the church will pay 90% of your camp fee (check in the church office). Go to www.camplakeside.net or the church office for more camp info.
ACOLYTE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SCHOOL
1st Sunday of the month
10:45—11:45 a.m.
2nd-5th Sundays
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
June 5 9:00 Brandon Smyth & Josh Irwin
June 12 8:30 Annie Talbert 10:45 Peyton McCormick & Madison Roberts
Summer Sunday School will remain in the same age groups. The lessons will be from the first 10 chapters of Believe, which the whole church will be studying.
Noah’s Nursery (infants - 4 years old) Meets in the nursery, which is east of the church office. Join us for a first exploration of our belief in Jesus using the Believe Storybook: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus.
Godly Kids (5 years old - 2nd grade) Meets in the classroom directly south of the main rear doors
Learn about our Christian beliefs as we read through the first part of the Believe Storybook: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus.
Upper Room (3rd - 5th grade) Meets upstairs in the classroom west of the sanctuary balcony
You may know the story of the Bible, but do you know what it means? Come walk through the core beliefs of Jesus-followers with Believe Kids’ Edition: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus this summer.
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CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Congratulations—New Baby Boy
∗ Harrison Wayne Harms, son of Cody & Stephanie Harms, grandson of James & Shelli
Kirk, and great-grandson of Clyde & Velda Thomas.
Our Loving Sympathy to... • Family & friends of Rev. Dale Clare on his passing. Dale was the pastor here from 1984-1994.
Prayer List updates? Please let the church office know.
Peggy Cotton (Don & Ivadelle Cotton’s daughter-in-law) Ann Davis (Jim Hunter’s sister)
Albert Dean (Jean Burgess’ brother-in-law) Pat DeLair (Mrs. Bob Eitel’s sister) Helen Delay (Dawn Hutchins’ mother) Mike Doubrava (former Scott City resident) Norma Franklin (Harold Lappin’s sister) Janel Haug (Stephanie Shapland’s mother) Velma Luck (Julie Mason’s mother) Bob & Margaret McClain (Suzanne McCandless’ parents) Jana Morris (Elinor Findley’s sister) Deana Novak (Arlene Cauthon’s daughter) Pat Ramsey (Rochelle Irwin’s cousin & Pastor Mike
McGuire’s sister)
Bob Rein (Teresa Noll’s father) Deb Robinson (Doug Dreiling’s sister) Marsha Shelor (Marilyn Fisher’s daughter) Scott Soodsma (Mary Iseminger’s great grandson-in-law) Melyssa & Brad White (Kari Talbert & Jodi Patton’s
friend) Everett Wren (James Wren’s father)
Shut-ins to Pray For & Visit: Scott City: Roy Brandenburg, Dona Dee Carpenter, Christine Evans, Nella Funk, Jim Jeffery, Gabe Lawrence, Betty O’Bleness, & Jean Rowton; Sharon Springs: Dorothy Kasten
Wichita: Avis Lamon
Richard Barton
Tara Biermann
Jerry Buxton
Virginia Clinton
Lana Cramer
Marilee Cramer Linda Helmers
Carolyn Janzen
Dorothy Kasten
Monica Mills
Donis Mitchell Judy Muench
Gloria O’Bleness
Jean Rowton
Glenna Strickler
Marcie Unruh
Brooklyn Wiechman
Tara Williams
JUNE PRAYER CONCERNS
2-Joe McGonagle
4-Martha Turley
9-Glenda Randall 10-Tammy Rice
Aja Hall 12-Trace Jessup
13-Barbara Hutchins
15-Todd Patton
Amy Norris
Mike Goode
Kaely Capps
16-Jamie Morris
18-Marilyn Dryer David Parkinson
19-Kristal Patton
Marci Patton
20-Marilyn Mealy
Jamie Emahizer Devon Dreiling
21-Dale Jessup
22-Jean Ann Fairleigh
25-Willie Augerot
26-Madison Shapland
29-Samantha Graber 30-Taylor Fairleigh
Betty Ann Hughes
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
**Sunday, June 5th at 10:15, we’ll celebrate June birthdays.**
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YOUTH CONNECTIONS
No Parking Youth Ministries
Challenging youth not to park or coast spiritually in their lives
Sunday Mornings
Acts 29 Sunday School class for 6th-12th grades
1st Sunday of the month 10:45 a.m.
2nd-5th Sundays 9:30 a.m.
How do we live the story of the Bible? Join the Acts 29 class to dig into Believe:
Student Edition. “As you walk through the three big categories of Christian life—
beliefs, practices, and virtues—you’ll begin a journey that will take you closer to the heart of Jesus
and deeper into the words of Scripture. You’ll learn what the Bible has to say about everything from
the nature of God and the identity of Jesus, to prayer, worship, and the fruit of the Spirit.” This
summer we’ll be looking at the first category, “Think: What Do I Believe.”
Wednesday Nights
Higher Ground activities are on summer break and will resume in the fall.
Camp Lakeside
Wanting to get away from it all and draw closer to God? Sign up for church camp. If you’re part of
the youth group on Wednesday nights, the Acts 29 Sunday school class, or Sunday morning worship,
the church will pay 90% of your camp fee (inquire in the church office)! Visit www.campelakeside.net
or the church office for camp information and forms.
Executive & General Meetings
No meetings June & July
Fellowship Groups
No meetings June-August
Upcoming events: June 1-4 Great Plains UMC Annual Conference, Topeka
June 5-12 MeTour
July 17-21 Mission U, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina
Faith ~ Hope ~ Love in Action ~
United Methodist Women (UMW)
Expansion of IF: Table, a gathering for women!
“If God is real, then what are we doing about it?” The IF: Table coordinating team is inviting women to
begin their own IF: Table of six. Ask Kari Talbert for details.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
5 Fellowship & Communion
Sunday
11:45 Carry-in lunch &
shoe-cutting party
1:00 Communion to
nursing home
2:00 Church Council (AdCo)
6
Get Set begins
7
9:30 Staff meeting
12
Diaper shower table for Micah Dreiling
6:00 Healing service
13
14 Flag Day
9:30 Staff meeting
19 Father’s Day
Noon Lead the Cause
youth leave
20
21
9:30 Staff meeting
7:00 M&O meeting
26
SHARING SUNDAY
Lead the Cause youth
return in evening
27
28
9:30 Staff meeting
6:30 W&M meeting
7:00 M&O meeting
SUMMER Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00 & Friday 9:00-Noon
ONGOING MEETINGS
(Independent groups, which meet in the
church) AA: Tues. @ 8:30 p.m., Sr. High
Room
Aerobics: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 5:15-6:15 a.m., Baker Hall Get Set: Mon.-Wed., 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNINGS* 1st Sunday of the
month
9:00 Fellowship & Communion worship
10:15 Fellowship time & birthday party
10:45 Sunday school 2nd-5th Sundays
8:30 & 10:45 worship
9:30 Sunday school
*Exceptions are noted on the calendar
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Higher Ground is on summer break & will resume in the fall
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
Great Plains UMC
Annual Conference
2:00 Care & Share
7:30 Finance
2
Great Plains UMC
Annual Conference
6:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp
Noon Community Prayer @ 1st Baptist 7:30 Finance meeting
