The United Methodist Church of Burlington

THE LORD’S PRAYER: REWRITTEN,

SUMMARIZES SERMON SERIES

by Pastor Daekyung Kim Sharing God’s Love Christian Education News

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Footprints Youth News

Worship Volunteers

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BUMC Family Calendar

Inclement Weather Plan

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Town Hall Meeting

Finance, Offerings

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Council Minutes

Give Christmas Away

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Volume 29, Issue 12

December, 2018

Here is the Lord’s Prayer

rewritten, based on the Lord’s Prayer ser-

mon series I preached from August 26

through November 11, 2018:

Lord, you are our father who al-

ways awaits us with the outstretched arms

into which we can run back anytime; you

are our mother who always protects and

comforts us with empathy and sympathy;

you are our lover who wants to have an

intimate relationship with us at all times; and you are our friend who walks

side by side with us and encourages us all the time. I know you love me. But

I also know you love others as much as you love me.

Lord, give us strength and wisdom to live a transformed life so that

your name can be honored in the world. You are our ruler. But, you are the

ruler as a servant. So, let the kingdom of God begin with us, in other words,

let service begin with us.

Lord, you want us to love you and our neighbor, which is your will.

So, when we want to talk about your will, please help us to check to see

whether or not your will we discern reflects your desire to love.

Continued on next page.

Please join us for worship, communion and special music at this beautiful, family-friendly service celebrating Jesus’ birth.

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BUMC…..SHARING GOD’S LOVE

This section is devoted to sharing

examples of our congregation acting on our mis-

sion of “Sharing God’s Love with Coffey County

and the World.” If you want to recognize someone

for sharing God’s love with you or others, please

email the church office at lmasters@ umcburling-

ton.org for its possible inclusion in the newsletter.

The deadline for submitting information is the 20th of each month.

Thank you to Stan Luke, who

shared eagles from his collection for

Veterans Sunday. They were both

beautiful and meaningful.

Thank you to the newly married

couple, Tawny and Kevin Johnson, for

sharing their wedding flowers with the

church family. The arrangements were enjoyed for several weeks as we

celebrated their happiness.

Thank you to Kathi Bahr, who continued a project begun at Octo-

ber’s church clean-up day. The church’s roasters are all now assembled,

numbered, and ready for check-out to those who complete the check-out

paperwork. The check-out procedure is described on a poster in the Garst

Hall storage room near the roasters’ storage shelves.

Thank you to those who donated

money to purchase 100 cans of whipped

topping. The topping completed a Thanks-

giving meal provided by donations from

participating Ministerial Alliance churches.

Pictured at left are Richard Croll, Barb

Merry, and Pastor Daekyung who helped

deliver the 100 Thanksgiving meals to fami-

lies in need in Coffey County.

Thank you to the Footprints youth who filled the dumpster with

huge bags of leaves removed from the front of the church. Their timing

was perfect, just before a snowfall and a funeral service.

Foundation UMC, My sincerest thanks for your donation to the res-

toration and renovation of the historic Plaza Theatre. Coffey County will

benefit from your assistance also. This project would not be possible with-

out your help which is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Pam Scott

Witness Chair Joyce Hopkins shared these notes:

1. Great appreciation for the LOVELY Prayer Day! It provided a special

time of prayer and time to visit with the Lord. It was an emotional time to

sit and consider other people and places. The decorations were over the

top - beautiful and gorgeous!

2. Thanks to Darla Jones for her message in the last newsletter on

prayer. Beautifully done!

3. Grateful to the Staff Parish committee for hiring Choir Director, Garrett

VanArsdale! Continued on page 11.

Lord, you satisfy our physi-

cal, emotional and spiritual

needs. So, help us also to sup-

port each other materially, emo-

tionally and spiritually not

tomorrow but today.

Lord, you don’t consider us

as debtors but as loving chil-

dren. You have accepted us as

we are. Therefore, help us to

decide to release anyone who

has made us resentful and to

consider them not as the debtors

but as the ones who also need

your grace, mercy, and forgive-

ness like us.

Lord, help us to overcome

evil that continually tempts us

to doubt your love for us and

others.

May your kingdom be pre-

sent among us through our ser-

vice. May we use your power to

love and forgive others. May

we see your glory in each other.

Amen.

Peace,

Pastor Daekyung

Lord’s Prayer,

Cont’d from Pg. 1

Jinhee Han officially joined

the BUMC membership last

month. Her membership was

transferred from the Melvern

UMC.

We welcome Jinhee, who

attends with her husband Pastor

Daekyung Kim and children

Inha and Jinha Kim.

In 2018, BUMC welcomed

seven new members, baptized

five, and lost eleven members

who passed away.

Jinhee Han

Joins BUMC

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I hope this holiday season finds you happy and

healthy!

In honor of this Advent season, the adult Sunday

school, youth, and Children’s Time are studying “All I

Want for Christmas” by James M. Moore. This five-

week Advent study assists in the examination of what we

really desire during the Christmas season by reminding

us of the life-changing gifts we receive during this spe-

cial time. There are five sessions: one for each Sunday

during Advent as well as one intended for Christmas.

Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, a brief

prayer, a focus for the week, and six daily Bible readings for personal de-

votion time. If you would like to join this study, the Adult Sunday school

meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am in the church library. Children’s

Time takes place during our 10:30 am service, immediately following

Children’s Message.

The annual BUMC Christmas program will

take place the evening of Sunday December 2 at 6

pm in the sanctuary. The night will feature musical

pieces from the choir, Pastor Kim, and the children

of BUMC, as well as a dramatic skit. Refreshments

from the Christian Education committee will be

served following the performance in Garst Hall.

The Drama Workshop after school Program will present a Share

Day on Thursday, December 13 at 4:15 pm in Garst Hall! On the special

day, the students showcase all of the applicable skills they have acquired

through drama and the fine arts. I hope you will consider joining us for

this special culmination.

May the love and peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, bless

you and keep you this holiday season!

In His love,

Adrienne

adrienneannfleming@gmail.com; 810-406-9013

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS

by Director Adrienne Fleming

The youth Sunday school

class presently has seven mem-

bers, Isaac Caldwell, Zoe Cald-

well, Kaitlyn Caldwell, Aiden

Caldwell, Elijah Caldwell,

Brady Rand, and Brett Rand.

We have been working our

way through the New Testa-

ment this fall, and are now fin-

ishing 1 Corinthians.

For Advent in December we

are studying "All I Want for

Christmas, Opening the Gifts of

God's Grace" by Cindy Klick

and James W Moore.

We welcome all youth in

middle school or high school to

join us Sunday mornings from

9:30 to 10:15 in the youth room

upstairs. Light refreshments are

provided!

Blessings,

Susan Croll susancroll@ ya-

hoo.com; 364-9233

Youth Class

Begins Advent

Study

This month, the Ignite Committee would like to give a special THANK YOU to the members of the

Nurture Committee for their faithful service to our congregation and community. Whether they are preparing

and delivering meals for the sick through their “Son”-Shine Express or providing leadership, childcare, and

mentoring for young moms in the Mothers of Preschoolers programs (MOPS), they demonstrate Jesus’ love

through their nurturing, comfort, and care. Continued on page 7.

IGNITE COMMITTEE

RECOGNIZES NURTURE COMMITTEE

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DECEMBER FOOTNOTES

by Directors Richard and Susan Croll

Greetings from your Footprints!

Your feet have been getting around lately. Apparently

when you place an ad in the newsletter, people act! Here is a run-

down of the things your Footies have been doing over the last few

weeks: moving furniture from one home to another, windows and

ceiling fan cleaning, taking a trailer load of items to the dump and

raking/bagging close to 100 bags of leaves! Not sure if we'll have

many more chances to do leaves for people, but who knows, the

possibility may arise in the near future!

On top of working for people, the group also attended BHS’s play Little Shop of Horrors and then took

a road trip to Wendy's for some group bonding time. We have found that each and every one of these kids is a

joy to interact with, so you should ask them a question or two the next time you get one cornered!

We've had several meaningful lessons this past month. Since it was close to Thanksgiving, we looked

at the opposite of being thankful and talked about complaining and how it keeps us from focusing on all the

blessings God pours out on us. Earlier in the month we talked about giving and how it relates to mission work

(which can be done locally for people!). The more we give through Christ, the more He gives us back. The

gifts in return aren't always given right away, but they do come back to those who are patient...God is good, all

the time and all the time, God is good!

An update on our trip, it's changed already. In digging more deeply into

things, the Alaska trip, while close to our hearts and where we really wanted to go,

didn't fit what we thought the kids should have in an international type mission trip.

While it did check the box for construction type work and helping make a place better,

it didn't allow for much interaction with local folk. These trips are as much about the fel-

lowship with the locals as it is about the work, so we have moved from Alaska to Puerto Rico (June 22-29,

2019). Puerto Rico is also a little easier on the budget and will feel more like an international trip. While a

little let down about the chance to help out in Alaska, the kids are excited to see what Puerto Rico has in store

for us!

Each month is something new for our Footprints, so I'm sure December

will not disappoint us. We will celebrate our annual Christmas party at 5:30 on

December 9th with a beach theme. They will each bring a finger food and a $7 gift

to exchange.

Should you ever feel the need to cook for the group, or hire a few kids to

shovel snow or rake leaves, give either Susan or Richard a call and we'll work something out! Thank you all

for your continued and unending support of the BUMC youth group.

God Bless!

Richard and Susan rcrollo@yahoo.com, 364-9232, susancroll@yahoo.com, 364-9233

BUMC Footprints

FOOTPRINTS YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sunday, Dec. 9

5:30 pm

PRAYER DAY by Darla Jones, Nurture Chair

BUMC Day of Prayer 2018 had our best attendance yet &

I am hoping you are hearing, feeling & seeing God's response to

your prayers even today! It's such an amazing feeling to be fo-

cused on prayers with my brothers and sisters in Christ, knowing

that we are feeling the power of God's love & goodness at the

same time, on behalf of & for each other's benefit.

May we continue to pray for our world & community that

WE may be the messenger of God's available love & power in

their lives. Continued on page 7.

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DECEMBER WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

We Need, Appreciate

BUMC Volunteers If you are unable to serve on the day scheduled, please feel free to trade with

another person and let the church office

know (364-2181 or lmasters@ umcburling-

ton.org). Reminders are emailed weekly.

If you see an area of ministry in

which you are interested, please let us

know. We appreciate your ideas and your

time. Let us support you in using your

gifts and talents at BUMC as we serve and

worship together.

December 16 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Carie Collins

Video: Larry Hauth

Scripture: Judy Stukey

10:30 Service Worship Leader: Liz Caldwell

Video: Richard Croll

Scripture: Jane Douglass

Ushers: Steve and Verla Bartholomew

Acolytes: Thomas Hudson, Hattie Burgio

Sunday School: Dianne Barrett

Child. Message: Elizabeth Hudson

Nursery: McKenzie Dalby

Hospitality: NEEDED

December 2 Communion Sunday 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Roger Cole

Video: Larry Hauth

Scripture: Jara Thorp

10:30 Service Worship Leader: Stan Luke

Video: Richard Croll

Scripture: Judy Rhodes

Ushers: Doug and Lisa Bruce

Acolytes: Riddick Norris, Brayden Todd

Sunday School: Tawny Johnson

Child. Message: Adrienne Fleming

Nursery: Isaac Caldwell

Hospitality: Shirley Daniel, Lila Zscheile

December 23 God’s Storehouse 8:15 Service Sunday Worship Leader: Judy Stukey

Video: Larry Hauth

Scripture: Diane Williams

10:30 Service Worship Leader: Weston Fleming

Video: Richard Croll

Scripture: Tina Decker

Ushers: NEEDED

Acolytes: Riddick Norris, Brayden Todd

Sunday School: Elizabeth Hudson

Child. Message: Carol Culbertson

Nursery: Aiden Caldwell

Hospitality: NEEDED

December 9 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Jane Hartley

Video: Larry Hauth

Scripture: Roger Cole

10:30 Service Worship Leader: Thyra Davis

Video: Richard Croll

Scripture: Isaac Caldwell

Ushers: Paula Bruce

Acolytes: Weston and Sawyer Fleming

Sunday School: Wes Fleming

Child. Message: Oggie and Susan Croll

Nursery: Zoe Caldwell

Hospitality: Alan and Dianne Barrett

December 30 Noisy Offering 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Diane Williams

Video: Larry Hauth

Scripture: Carie Collins

10:30 Service Worship Leader: Mark Petterson

Video: Richard Croll

Scripture: David Douglass

Ushers: NEEDED

Acolytes: Weston and Sawyer Fleming

Sunday School: Kathy Gales

Child. Message: Wes Fleming

Nursery: Kaitlyn Caldwell

Hospitality: The Caldwell Family

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4 Thyra Davis 4 Tina Gilbert 4 Colton Glenn 8 Mark Petterson 8 Hayden Sides 8 Cheyenne Brown 9 Raymon Kaufman 11 Keri Jarvis 11 Dallas Moore 14 Mike Dalby 14 Erin Burdick 14 Brady Rand 14 Bryan Joy 16 Whitney Croll 16 Lisa Garrett 16 Amy Osner 18 Rick Smith 19 Tyler Burrell 19 Brad Smith 19 Gladys Turner 20 Galen Barrett 20 Jaren Garland

22 Kristee Strawder 23 Carl Lee 24 Darrell Hoyt 26 Dusty Handley 26 Steven Laird 29 Steve Hopkins 29 Samuel Tompkins 30 Stan Luke 31 Judy Mason

5 Sandy & Carolyn Dossett 20 Larry & Jerilyn Curtiss 22 Aryl & Karen Clason 25 Forrest & Sylvia Robrahn 28 Doug & Lisa Bruce 31 Weston & Adrienne Fleming

Pastor Daekyung’s

December Messages Dec. 2 Incarnation Showing God’s Welcome

based on Luke 15:11-32

Dec. 9 Guest Speaker

Dec. 16 Incarnation Demonstrating Christ’s

Obedience based on Philippians 2:1-11

Dec. 23 Incarnation Making Sanctification

Possible based on Acts 11:1-18

Dec. 30 The Women, Magi, Shepherds

based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Come worship at 8:15 am or 10:30 am service. Youth

and Adult Sunday School meet at 9:30 am. Children’s

Sunday School is during 10:30 service. Child care begins

at 9:30 and continues through second service.

Men’s Breakfast 7 am

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Cancelling church for wintry weather is not

an easy decision. When questionable weather pre-

sents itself, the Council Chair, Staff-Parish Rela-

tions Chair, and Pastor or Trustees Chair consult.

Two of the three are needed to agree on the plan

for the situation. When it is decided that calling off

church is the best plan for people’s safety, here is

how you will learn about it:

1) WIBW will be notified of the cancella-

tion so that the church family can find the informa-

tion on television.

2) The cancellation will also be posted on

the church’s Facebook page: Burlington UMC. If

you are a Facebook user, please “like” the church’s page so that this informa-

tion will be readily available to you.

3) When possible, emails will be sent with the closure notification.

4) The most effective communication will come from the congregation

itself. Once you learn of a closure, please call those you share a pew with to

share information and ensure everyone’s safety in inclement weather.

5) If you do not have access to WIBW or Facebook and would like

someone assigned to call you in the event of a Sunday closure, please notify

the church office.

Obviously, each individual has the decision of whether it feels safe for

them to attend church in wintry weather. For those unable to attend for any

reason, the manuscript of each week’s sermon is posted on the church website:

umcburlington.org. A recording of the message is also posted on the website.

Many thanks to Luella

Masters & Dawn Freeman

for helping with the logis-

tics & decorating, to Rich-

ard Croll for help with the

sound system and Donna

Jacupke for providing the

delicious breads & snacks.

For those of you who

helped greet and came to be

in intentional prayer time, I

am truly grateful. If you

were unable to come I hope

we can bring you in next

time to experience the glory

of a dedicated prayer day!

In Christ,

Darla Jones

Prayer Day,

from Page 4

INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN FOR

SUNDAYS AT BUMC

Nurture

Committee from

Page 3

As they work behind the

scenes to welcome visitors,

celebrate new marriages or

new babies, and so much

more, they help make

BUMC the warm, loving

church it is!

Our prayer is for the

Lord to bless and strengthen

each one of you as you

honor Him through your

service.

Are we having church today?

BUMC BANNER AVAILABLE

BUMC has a 3 X 5 vinyl banner available for

groups to use whenever they would like to share

BUMC’s name and logo. This banner was purchased

with memorial funds in honor of Jim Hughes. It was

first used to identify our “delegation” at November’s

annual charge conference at Lawrence First UMC.

Contact the church office and plan to use the banner at your next ser-

vice project, event outside the church, etc.

BLANKETS COLLECTED IN NARTHEX Men’s Breakfast

All men are invited to

enjoy breakfast and fellow-

ship the first Friday of each

month at the hospital cafete-

ria. Mark your calendar for

7 am Friday, Dec. 7.

Blankets are needed this season by many

households in Coffey County. God’s Storehouse has

asked churches to collect unused or new blankets.

These can be put under the Giving Tree in the narthex

to be distributed to those in need.

Share the warmth!

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Hello all, On Saturday, November 17, Pastor Kim, Jinhee Han, Larry Hauth and I attended the Town

Hall meeting presented by Great Plains Bishop Saenz. It was the eighteenth and last presentation and was held

at Lawrence First UMC. The purpose of the meeting was to present an overview of the three proposals that

will be voted on in February, 2019 and respond to any questions.

Recall the three proposals have been inserts to our Sunday bulletins and in the newsletter. They are:

One Church Plan, Connectional Conference Plan, and Traditional Plan. For a full briefing on The Way For-

ward Report, go to: https://www.greatplainsumc.org/wayforwardreport.

We began the gathering with a short worship service with Communion.

Bishop Saenz then shared a power point presentation that began with the overview of the United Methodist

Church. Here are some highlights:

Great Plains Conference has ~1007 congregations; ~210,000 members; ~78,000 attend worship each

Sunday! ~8,500 small groups; Total Revenue of $203 Billion dollars; Mission Shares represent ~90%

Worldwide UMC numbers: ~ 7.7 Million in United States; ~ 33 Thousand in Germany; ~ 1.6 Million in

West Africa; ~ 374 Thousand in Central Africa; ~ 1.09 Million in Congo; ~ 15 Thousand in Eurasia and

Northern Europe; ~ 201 Thousand in the Philippines

We reviewed UMC Conference hierarchy:

Church Charge Conference is once per year.

Annual Conference is once per year i.e. Great Plains Annual Conference (all of Nebraska and Kansas

are included in the Great Plains Conference)

General UMC Conference is held once every FOUR years (last one in 2016, upcoming in 2020)

Other interesting vitae for General Conference in 2020: Total of 864 delegates. Per the Book of Dis-

cipline, ONLY delegates can vote on legislation at General Conference. Our Five Rivers District dele-

gates are representatives (clergy) Rev. David Livingston and (laity) Mr. Oliver Green. The Great Plains

Conference has 12 delegates (6 clergy and 6 laity). There are alternates, too.

Worldwide there are 66 Bishops – 46 in the United States and 20 outside the United States. Per the Book

of Discipline, Bishops do not vote on legislation.

CONTEXT: An outcome of the 2016 General Conference was the request that the Council of Bishops to

lead – A Way Forward – regarding the LGBTQ question(s) facing the global United Methodist Denomination.

A group of folks – 32 people representing nine nations, traditionalists, progressives – met nine times over 2016

through 2018. Two plans (One Church and Connectional Church) were developed. The Traditional Plan was

added at the end.

In May 2017, the Bishops voted to support the One Church Plan. The Judicial Council met to deter-

mine the constitutionality of each plan. Each plan had problem areas and those areas will be addressed. If you

have the kept the Overview of Proposals for General Conference (it’s been in the church bulletin and newslet-

ter), please use it to follow along. Additional copies are available in the church office. Not every area was

discussed in detail.

One Church Plan summary: preferred by majority of Bishops. Removes restrictive language in the Book of

Discipline prohibiting same gender weddings in UMC property and ordination of self-avowed, practicing

homosexuals. It adds language to protect churches and pastors who choose NOT to allow same gender

marriages. Local churches would have to review marriage policies. Local churches would covenant with

Bishop on whether congregation would accept an LGBTQ pastor.

Connectional Church Plan summary: Plan replaces the current Jurisdictional conferences with three con-

nectional conferences based on affinity – Progressive, Traditional, and Unity. All three options require use

of a General Book of Discipline (Articles of Religion, General Rules, Confessions of Faith) with the ability

to adapt other portions to their context for ministry. Local churches must choose: Progressive, Tradition, or

Unity. Wedding policy changes would occur. Continued on next page.

REPORT ON TOWN HALL MEETING:

THE WAY FORWARD by Jane Hartley

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Traditional Plan summary: Broadens the definition of “self-avowed, practicing homosexual”; puts penalties

in place for disobedience to the Book of Discipline, and requires bishops, pastors and annual conference to

certify adherence to the Book of Discipline.

Bishop Saenz presentation explained: One Church Plan is like two trees growing side by side with

interwoven branches. Connectional Church Plan is like three separate trees growing side by side but not

necessarily with interwoven branches. And the Traditional Plan (one that needs the most work) is one tree.

I’m going to stop here. If you haven’t read through the Overview of Proposals for General Conference,

please do so. This is serious. Please pray for our Methodist Church – our delegates – for collective wisdom and

spiritual maturity.

Instead of being afraid of our future as United Methodists, let us be like Mary at the tomb on Resurrec-

tion Day – when Jesus Christ called her name, Mary, she turned to Him with JOY! Let us turn to Him with

joy – not anxiety, fear, or trepidation.

Call me. I will talk to you about this. Let’s have coffee or something. Remember – God is good…all

the time. He has a plan, too!

Jane

TOWN HALL MEETING, from Previous Page

BOOKS ORDERED, STUDY GROUP FORMING

TO FOCUS ON METHODIST CHURCH ISSUES Two books were recommended at the Bishop’s Town Hall Meeting: Living Faithfully: Human Sexual-

ity and the United Methodist Church by David Barnhart, and United Methodists Divided: Understanding Our

Differences Over Human Sexuality by Dale McConkey. Both publications are currently in the church office.

Living Faithfully is a four-week study. Larry Hauth will lead a study of this book. If you are interested,

please contact Larry, Pastor Daekyung, or the church office. A time that works for participants will be

determined.

Finance Reports Shared These expense and income summaries for

January through October were produced by Treasurer

Becky Richwine and reviewed at the November Coun-

cil meeting. BUMC monthly financial reports are al-

ways available in the church office and shared at

monthly Council meetings which are open to the

BUMC family.

Special Offerings The Christmas Eve offering will benefit Coffey

Co. Resource Council which offers financial aid to

county residents. BUMC refers people in need to

CCRC throughout the year.

The special United Methodist Student Day of-

fering of $482.61 was collected November 25. This

will benefit scholarships for United Methodist stu-

dents’ higher education. The next special offering will

be on January 20, Human Relations Sunday.

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The November 18, 2018 Council meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bob Culbertson at 11.40

AM. Bob lead the group in prayer. Members present included Bob Culbertson, Susan Croll, Joyce Hopkins,

David Douglass, Jane Hartley, Rita Beard, Becky Richwine, Pastor Kim, Hope Peckham, Richard Croll and

Judy Stukey.

Becky gave a financial report and showed a graph of income verses expenditures from January 1

through October 31, 2018. She is having Luella print this graph in the newsletter.

Committee Reports: Witness- Joyce Hopkins reported the Christmas program would be December 2

at 6 PM. There will be a Christmas eve service at 6 PM. We will meet following the 10:30 service on Novem-

ber 25 to decorate the church for Christmas. Light snacks and lunch will be available.

Trustees- Judy Stukey reported the plumbing problems of last week had been repaired and should be

functioning in future. It was noted we need to place Rid-X in the basement toilets once a month to keep the

inside sewer lift station clean and functioning. She has made an agreement with Tom and Jeremy Hugunin to

do snow removal of the parking areas whenever we have over two inches of snow or other times we feel we

need it. The lights behind the cross above the altar are not working properly. We have decided to convert the

fixtures to LED lights. The electrician has ordered the necessary parts to complete this project.

Outreach- Rita Beard reported that Meals on Wheels need more volunteers. The BUMC is participat-

ing in the Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 1 at Hoovers Thriftway and is asking for volunteers. We

still need six more people to do this.

Christian Ed- No committee members was present. The Dec 2 Christmas program was again men-

tioned and the church will go caroling on Dec 16 following the 10:30 service.

Ignite -Hope Peckham continues to work to get more small groups and asked all members to pray for

the church and ways to serve the Lord. We already do many things for the community and world and are ask-

ing the committees to share a “Spark Snapshot” during the services to let the congregation know what activi-

ties we are doing.

Pastor Kim reported on the annual conference and stressed our three goals that we have had this year

and are continuing them for next year. They are: Growing Young Families; Enhance Communication; and

Outreach. He wants to focus on small group especially for the younger people and also enhance Children’s

Church.

Youth- Richard announced they are planning a Christmas party but no exact date has been set. He also

informed the council that the youth mission trip will be to Puerto Rico rather than Alaska. It was felt the youth

would have more direct contact with the people they are helping in Puerto Rico. In Alaska they were going to

work on repairs at a camp but no local people were to be present. They felt a more face to face experience

would be a better learning experience for the youth.

Bob gave a brief report on the annual conference held last week in Lawrence.

Jane Hartley gave a report on the Five Rivers District Town Hall meeting on November 17 that she, Pastor

Kim and Larry Hauth attended. There are 1007 congregations with 210,000 members with 78,000 regularly

attending church in the Nebraska-Kansas Conference. The net worth of these congregations is approximately

$203 billion. There are many more Methodists worldwide. We are all part of the world wide church. Jane

gave an indepth report of the changes that are being proposed and will be voted on by delegates in February

2019. There will be twelve delegates from the Nebraska-Kansas conference. She advised everyone to go to

the web at www.gpcdelegate@greatplainsumc.org to learn the three proposals being brought before the dele-

gates. For more information on this, please talk with Jane Hartley. She will be glad to talk to anyone, indi-

vidually or small groups, in regard to this matter.

Susan Croll informed the group that it is time to work on a new church directory. The dates for pic-

tures have been set for March 21, 22 and 23, 2019. Following discussion Susan moved to proceed with the

directory. Jane Hartley seconded and the motion carried.

Continued on next page.

NOVEMBER COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

http://www.gpcdelegate@greatplainsumc.org

SHOWER OF BLESSINGS: OSNERS

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ANNUAL “GIVE CHRISTMAS AWAY” BEGINS

During Advent, BUMC will intentionally, week by week, give Christmas Away. Please join us!

Write a Christmas card to a homebound friend or family member, or to a member of the military.

Cards and addresses are available in the narthex. Complete a card, address the envelope, and leave

it in the basket to be mailed to BUMC friends and family.

Our Giving Tree is in the narthex to receive less-frequently donated items like new socks, new

undies, hats and gloves, and child-sizes 6, 8 and 10 gender-neutral sweat pants. Items will be shared

with the elementary school’s clothes closet, God’s Storehouse, and shelters.

Bring baked goodies, candy or fruit on Sunday, Dec. 16 for Christmas plates for homebound

friends. Please consider delivering some of the plates at your convenience, EARLY that week while

the goodies are fresh. Register for specific deliveries on the church office window sign-up sheet.

Join the fun! Items will be ready for delivery Monday morning, Dec. 17.

Caravan to Carol at The Life Care Center and The Meadows following 10:30 service on Dec. 16.

Words to the carols will be provided. Professional voices are NOT required. Come join the caroling

fun to share God’s love with those who can’t get out to enjoy the season’s festivities.

The Christmas Adopt-a-Family program, administered through ECKAN, is underway, thanks to

BUMC family members’ generosity. If you are interested in “adopting” a large family or an individ-

ual, please contact the church office. If you wish to contribute money for the purchase of these

gifts, please make checks payable to BUMC and specify the Adopt-a-Family program for your con

tribution. Cash donations should be made by Wednesday, Dec. 5.

BUMC is Sharing God’s Love with Coffey County and the World. How will you choose to “Give

Christmas Away”?! Prepare your hearts for Christmas and give His love away! Please join us for this annual,

meaningful Advent project.

Council, Pg. 10 Bob asked the group to

designate where the funds

from the Christmas Eve ser-

vice will be given. Rita Beard

made a motion to give the

funds to the Coffey County

Resource Council as we have

done in the past. Becky Rich-

wine seconded the motion and

it carried.

There will not be a Coun-

cil meeting in December

unless something comes up

that needs to be addressed.

The next meeting date is

when we are going caroling.

Pastor Kim closed the meet-

ing with prayer.

Respectfully submitted by

Judith Stukey,

Acting Secretary

Amy (Thomsen) and Tyler Osner were honored in

a Shower of Blessings hosted by the Nurture Committee

following 10:30 service November 18.

Amy and Tyler were married this summer by Pas-

tor Daekyung in Emporia. An embroidered blessing blan-

ket was passed through the congregation who prayed over

it and tied the fringes.

The blanket was gifted to the couple at the recep-

tion as everyone enjoyed decorated sheet cake and drinks.

Sharing… Continued from Page 2

Thank you to Raymon Kaufman who crafted the crosses and flames

which were given to family members of those honored at All Saints Day. His

talent and time is greatly appreciated, and the gifts are wonderful mementos

of the special service at BUMC.

Dear Son-Shine Express, The food and devotional book are deeply

appreciated. Your prayers are being answered. I appreciate everyone’s love

and concern. –Rita Beard.

Burlington United Methodist Church

207 South 6th Street

Burlington, KS 66839

Pastor Daekyung Kim

dkim@greatplainsumc.org

Church Phone: 620-364-2181

lmasters@umcburlington.org

Office Hours: 8-Noon Weekdays

Address Service Requested

Presorted

U. S. Postage Paid

Burlington KS

Permit No #55 Volume 29, Issue 12

Come celebrate!

Come worship!

Jesus was born for YOU!

Our Give Christmas Away Project

has begun! Details are inside!

Sunday, Dec. 2 is our Christmas

program featuring piano selections

from Pastor Daekyung, music by

Garrett VanArsdale, chancel choir

selections, a skit, and a children’s

choir. Refreshments will follow this

6 pm program.

The candlelight Christmas Eve

service is at 6 pm. Come let us

adore Him with communion, special

music and worship.