The Enlightener: August 2019 August 4 - “Hold On” Horton Hatches the Egg August 11 - “Faith In Action” - Bob Baer August 18 - “The Word of God” August 25 - “I’m only a…” Summertime, at least in my house, means changing of our normal routines. With school out, we don’t have to get up so early in the mornings. We no longer have the regular Monday through Friday rhythm. We don’t have the dance classes and sports practices to attend. Even here at the church, my load of meetings drops sharply once school ends and summer begins. Our normal routines go out the window when summer hits. At first, it’s nice. We’re able to sleep in a bit later every morning. We are free to do things we have put off for lack of time to get them done. We spend more time together as a family. Summer also means travel. Kids off to summer camps. Family vacations. Visiting family that live far away. All fun things, but all things that take us out of our normal routines. By this point in the summer though, our lack of routines is really starting to show. What was first fun and a nice break starts to wear on us, and we get out of sorts. Routine things that need to be done start to get put off until they pile up. The lack of structure that we so enjoyed early on begins to create confusion, boredom, frustration, and annoyance with one another. We start to suffer from what I call, “Too much togetherness time.” Spending all day with the same few people has started to wear on us, and the bickering and fighting ramp up. In other words, we are all ready for school to start again! We are creatures of habit. We like our routines. Some of our routine things we don’t much enjoy – like getting up for school on time, doing homework and housework. However, there are some routines that also feed our souls and give us life. Like praying every day at the start of each day. Attending church together every week. Reading daily devotionals and spending time meditating on them and praying – allowing God to speak to us every day. A few days ago, I realized I had been neglecting my morning devotional and prayer time for several weeks in a row. That explains why I was losing my patience so quickly, and why I was feeling less connected to God. I’m back at it now, and I am feeling so much more grounded and peaceful. I’m looking forward to starting up our fall routines again, both at church and at home. I hope and pray that you will get back into your routines, and join me in daily prayer, and attending church every Sunday, and I pray that you too will feel God’s peace. Pastor Andrea Upcoming Sermons
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The Enlightener:
August 2019
August 4 - “Hold On” Horton Hatches the Egg
August 11 - “Faith In Action” - Bob Baer
August 18 - “The Word of God”
August 25 - “I’m only a…”
Summertime, at least in my house, means changing of our normal
routines. With school out, we don’t have to get up so early in the mornings. We
no longer have the regular Monday through Friday rhythm. We don’t have the
dance classes and sports practices to attend. Even here at the church, my load of
meetings drops sharply once school ends and summer begins. Our normal
routines go out the window when summer hits.
At first, it’s nice. We’re able to sleep in a bit later every morning. We are
free to do things we have put off for lack of time to get them done. We spend
more time together as a family.
Summer also means travel. Kids off to summer camps. Family vacations. Visiting family
that live far away. All fun things, but all things that take us out of our normal routines.
By this point in the summer though, our lack of routines is really starting to show. What
was first fun and a nice break starts to wear on us, and we get out of sorts. Routine things that
need to be done start to get put off until they pile up. The lack of structure that we so enjoyed
early on begins to create confusion, boredom, frustration, and annoyance with one another. We
start to suffer from what I call, “Too much togetherness time.” Spending all day with the same few
people has started to wear on us, and the bickering and fighting ramp up.
In other words, we are all ready for school to start again! We are creatures of habit. We like
our routines. Some of our routine things we don’t much enjoy – like getting up for school on
time, doing homework and housework. However, there are some routines that also feed our souls
and give us life. Like praying every day at the start of each day. Attending church together every
week. Reading daily devotionals and spending time meditating on them and praying – allowing
God to speak to us every day.
A few days ago, I realized I had been neglecting my morning devotional and prayer time for
several weeks in a row. That explains why I was losing my patience so quickly, and why I was
feeling less connected to God. I’m back at it now, and I am feeling so much more grounded and
peaceful.
I’m looking forward to starting up our fall routines again, both at church and at home. I
hope and pray that you will get back into your routines, and join me in daily prayer, and
attending church every Sunday, and I pray that you too will feel God’s peace.
IN OUR PRAYERS: Marilyn Martin, Raymond Bull, Elizabeth Carlson, Marla Forsyth and for
those whose names are unmentioned. Dear Lord, for you know & love them.
Serving in the Military: Brenden Kolsky
July Mission
Happy Birthday 85 and Up
Donna Karmann 8/4
Winnie Barker 8/9
Connie Swenson 8/13
Duane Slingsby 8/15
LaVerne Carpenter 8/17
NUMANA
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Staff/Parish Relations Committee is in search of two positions.
Director of Youth Programs is a part-time position for
someone that is creative, organized and has a passion for teens and their
spiritual growth.
Pianist for The Way Service includes accompanying the Praise Team,
aiding in song selection, and meeting weekly for practice.
For more information, please contact Marabeth Conner.
It’s Back!! The hands-on Mission Project
NUMANA is set for Sunday, September 22nd.
This worthwhile mission was such a huge success
last year that we are excited to bring it back! Our
goal is, once again, $5,000 which gives us the
opportunity to package 16,666 meals for the
hungry. We will have sign-up sheets for volunteers. We will need 85-100
workers and there will be many ways for you to make monetary
donations towards the project, beginning with our “Kick-Off
Fundraiser” on Wednesday, August 7th at Scramble meal. mark your
calendars for the afternoon of Sunday, September 22.
Did you know that the audio/video equipment in the Family Life Center is over 25 years old? How can
that be? The FLC is only 17 years old!!
When the FLC was built in 2002, part of the financial campaign was for updating the audio/visual in the
Sanctuary. The A/V equipment from the sanctuary was moved to the FLC at that time – therefore it is now
25 years old.
It is time to update the FLC audio/visual equipment. The picture on the screens is blurry, and the colors
faded. The equipment doesn’t work well with new technology – like the flat-screen, HDTVs we use in our
homes now.
We will be starting a financial campaign in September to raise at least $35,000 to upgrade our more than 25
year old A/V equipment. This will be in conjunction with our annual budget campaign. We ask you to
prayerfully consider and pledge for both the Yearly Budget and the Technology Updates!
Be looking for more information coming soon!
Deep Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers to:
Scott & Mary Taddiken & Family on the death of his sister
Nancy Mitchell
April 23, 1942 - June 29, 2019
Julie & Jeff Browne & Family on the death of her grandmother
Barbara Ann Ryals
July 4, 1935 - July 19, 2019
The Family and Friends of
Phyllis May Trautwein
July 20, 1930 - July 20, 2019
Donna Karmann & Family on the death of
Lorenze Karmann
July 29, 2019
Promotion Sunday Activities will take place on
August 18th. This is a special time in the life of our
church as we promote our students to the next grade
level in the Sunday School Department and recognize
those that have given of their time to teach a class
during the past year. Please plan to attend and support
this event.
PROMOTION SUNDAY
August 18th
9:45 a.m.
Family Life Center
CALLING ALL KIDS! SUNDAY
As a way to conclude the Kid’s Summer Sunday School, the SS Superintendents are hosting a fun, Dr. Seuss Sunday for all of the kids. All kids are invited to join on Sunday, August 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center for a Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast, along with a movie, games, and crafts. It will be a fun time for kids of all ages!
August 25th 9:30 a.m.
Family Life Center
Rev. Bob Baer will be filling
the pulpit on Sunday, August
11th at both services. Many
people remember Rev. Bob as
he was the pastor at CCUMC
from 1994-2002. There will be
a Social time during the
Sunday School hour
(9:30 - 10:20 a.m.) in the
Family Life Center. Rev. Bob
Special Guests
August 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6
9:15a Cong. Care
1-4p Hangout
7
4:30p Praise Team
5:30p Scramble
8
5:30p
Numana
Meeting
9 10
11 12 13
1-4p Hangout
6:45p Trustees
7:00p Silent
Epidemic - FLC
14
6:45a Men’s Morning
4:30p Praise Team
5:30p Scramble
15 16
6:30p
FLC
17
18 19
2:00p
Prayer
Ministry
20 21
4:30p Praise Team
5:30p Scramble
22 23 24
25 26 27 28
6:45p Men’s Morning
4:30p Praise Team
5:00 UMW Exec. Meet.
5:30p Scramble
29 30 31
8:45a The Way Service
9:30a Sunday School
10:30a Sanctuary Worship
8:45a The Way Service
9:30a Sunday School
10:30a Sanctuary Worship
6:30p Movie
Night - FLC
8:45a The Way Service
9:30a Promotion Sunday
10:30a Sanctuary Worship
8:45a The Way Service
9:30a Sunday School
Dr. Seuss Party - FLC
10:30a Sanctuary Worship
11:30a Youth Group
Family BBQ
FLC - Family Life Center
FEL - Fellowship Hall (basement)
Cong. Care - Congregational Care Team
UMW - United Methodist Women
Silent Epidemic - Seminar over severe depression.
Thank you to the Cooking with Love Ministry Team for the cookies and the church family for keeping me in
your prayers. Thank you, Dale Cramer
Many thanks to the “Cooking with Love” group for providing us with a delicious dessert. We certainly enjoyed
it. This was brought to us after the passing of my mom. It reminded me of all the community projects of cooking
that mom did for her small church in Chanute. Thanks, Jane Crawshaw
Team Larned would like to thank you for allowing us to spend the night in your church during Bike Across
Kansas. It was so nice to have our team staying all together. We appreciate your help and thoughtfulness. It was
wonderful to have hot showers! We made many memories on our journey and staying in your church was one of
them! Thanks again, Team Larned
You never know who you might be touching with your kindness and friendship. My oldest daughter, Brenna
was an instrumental part of the first Praise Team at our church. She sang with the group all through High
School and in the summers during college. She didn’t care that she was the only youth in the group. She loved
Jesus, she loved to sing and she loved the other people in the group. She would listen to the young moms as
they talked about their children, their homes and their busy lives. She quietly observed them -- how they were
raising their families, how they spoke of their spouses and how they shared their God-given talents with their
church. These adults made a lasting impression on her life and even though there was a huge age difference, they
became her dear friends.
This past week, one of these Praise Team members and her family went to Ohio for the National Twirling
Competition, which was only an hour from Brenna – and guess what happened? They got to meet up! Brenna
and her husband were able to watch some of the twirling competition and they shared a meal together. Brenna
was able to show love and support for this young girl, just as her mother had done for her all of those years
before. It was incredibly moving for me that this sweet family would take the time to bring a piece of “home”
to my girl in Ohio. I was completely caught off guard by my emotions and how deeply it affected me. I still
get a lump in my throat every time I think about it.
Friendships made at church are often times the deepest, most rewarding relationships you will ever find. Age
doesn’t matter. Social interests don’t matter. It doesn’t even matter if you prefer K-State over KU. What really
matters is that we all love Jesus, and therefore we are joined in Christian love. There is no stronger bond.
May we all continue to be true examples of Christ as we love and support one another in all that we do.
Marabeth Conner
P.S. Thanks Gurney Family! You’re the best!!
Congratulations to Chad and Leah Knitter on the birth
of their daughter, Devlyn Maxine on July 1, 2019.
Grandparents: Robert & Frieda Knitter
Congratulations to Sabrina Russell and Jordan
Schiess on the birth of their son, Jameson.
Grandparents: Kathy & Shawn Russell
Great Grandparents: Bill & Mary Kline.
Happy Anniversary 50 years+
Jerry & Carolyn Rothfuss 8/4 51 years
Calvin & Barbara Wohler 8/6 53 years
Dwight & Carol Benninga 8/9 55 years
Larry & Rosalee Wilcoxson 8/23 55 years
Marc & Dee Gerady 8/23 50 years
Alan & RuthAnn Johnson 8/25 51 years
Lee & Alice Ohlde 8/30 56 years
Featured Ministry Team
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands Ministry Team is made up of individuals that enjoy helping others with hands-on
projects. Their mission to assist with small projects that need to be done around the home, Highway Clean
Up, and other “labor of love” projects. Their goal is to spread the love of Christ through their gifts of
manual labor.
If you are in need of assistance with a small home project, please contact Marabeth at the church office.
(632-3106). This team will do all they can to make it happen. This could include but is not limited to
cleaning gutters, changing ceiling lightbulbs, moving furniture, etc.
The Helping Hands Ministry Team is also working on another exciting mission project called the Blessing
August Movie Night
Sunday, August 11th
6:30 p.m.
Family Life
Center
A special Thank You to the Special Events Ministry Team for putting together several fun
events this summer! They organized the Fishin’ Food & Fun Event, the Summer Splash
Party & Ice Cream Social, and will be hosting the Fiesta Dinner on August 14th!
A Reminder of items the Lighthouse does NOT accept:
• Exercise Equipment
• CRT TV’s and CRT computer monitors or
modems - We only take flat screen TV’s
• Household Chemicals such as pesticides,
paint, paint thinner, polyurethane, etc.
• Used Kitchen Fixtures such as countertops,
sinks, cabinets, toilets, etc.
• Headboards, footboards or bed frames.
• Tents
• Random unmatched cords and wires
• Epoxies, floor tiles, mirror tiles, or ceiling tile
• Large wall mirrors
• Box spring or foundation without a matching
*Donated mattresses MUST be clean and gently
used.
*DO NOT bring broken, dirty, items with missing
parts, or unusable items.
*We CANNOT use or resell dirty, heavily stained,
or clothing with holes.
The Enlightener Clay Center United Methodist Church - Pastor Andrea Beyer
921 5th Street - P.O. Box 118 - Clay Center, Kansas 67432-2509
