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MCPHERNOTES A NEWSLETTER OF THE MCPHERSON FREE METHODIST CHURCH — AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2012
1010 S Maple St - McPherson KS 67460 241-7176 (Office) - 241-7179 (Outreach)
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Deborah Somerville
Senior Pastor dsomerville@macfmc.org
For almost four years a group of volunteers has
participated in a 48-hour prayer initiative on the first
and second day of every month, praying around the
clock for two full days. Coordinator Tammy Rose, in
consultation with the pastoral team, has been faithful
to compose and send the prayer focus month to month
by email.
Beginning in September, the prayer team will be
reorganized to allow others to come on board. The new
format will eliminate the 48-hour, first-two-days-of-the
-month structure and alert the team members to
prayer concerns as they arise throughout the month.
Email will be the first line of communication; for those
who do not have email capability, a phone tree will be
established as needed. NOTE: If you have served on
the 48-hour prayer team, your name will NOT
automatically be placed on this new team. You must
“re-up.”
Signing on to this prayer effort includes some
expectations:
Participants strive to maintain disciplined, healthy
prayer and devotional lives.
Participants avail themselves of the opportunity to
worship regularly with the body of Christ.
Accuracy of information, confidentiality, and the
range of information must be honored by all on the
team.
Team members must participate in quarterly
training/vision-casting meetings with Pastor Deb
(60-75 minutes, four times a year). In addition,
various articles and practices in prayer will be
shared monthly by email to help encourage and
equip prayer team members.
Sign up by notifying the church office with your name
and preferred email address (or phone number if you
do not have email). The deadline to sign on is
Monday, September 10. The first Prayer Team
Training will be held Sunday, September 16, at 5:00
in the church parlor.
As of Monday, August 20, Beth
Schimke assumed the role of Office
Manager for the McPherson Free
Methodist Church. She replaces
Staci Jackson who capably served
in the position for one year and is
relocating to California with her
husband Doug in September. Beth
is a native of Tucson, Arizona, but has lived in
McPherson since her arrival as a freshman at
Central Christian College in 2006. She graduated in
2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in history and a minor
in English. Since graduation she has served as
Senior Admissions Counselor at her alma mater.
Beth was a member of the MFMC missions team
that traveled to Haiti in June. Her time with the
students, the people of Haiti, and the other adult
sponsors was extremely meaningful. She looks
forward to getting to know more of the church family
and the other ministries within the McPherson
community in the months ahead. She also
anticipates her marriage to Andy Baird in Tucson on
December 29 of this year. Andy, Beth, Corrin and
Addie will reside on South Walnut
in McPherson as of January of
2013.
Dawn Young came on board as
the half-time Middle School
Coordinator, August 20. Dawn,
husband Wes and daughter Taiya
moved to McPherson last August.
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PRAYER TEAM REORGANIZATION
New Ministry Team Members
Dallas Burgeson
Associate Pastor of
Worship and
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Adult Ministry P. Thomas Mayse
Pastor of Adult
Christian Education
and Visitation
FINDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
after serving 16 years at Sky Lodge Christian Camp
in Montello, WI. While there she was program
facilitator for ten years, moving to program director
where she administered multiple programming
elements and communicated regularly with students
and their families. She recruited and trained college
students as supervisors and disciplers, planned and
managed numerous retreats year-round, and
mentored many students. She was also a volunteer
youth leader at her local church while serving at Sky
Lodge. Dawn is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical
University with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and
emphasis in Christian camping.
The middle school students of MFMC are fortunate
to come under Dawn’s leadership. She will work
alongside Pastor Zach to coordinate various JOLT!
events and develop meaningful relationships with
the students and their families. She is creative, well
organized, a strategic thinker, a hard worker, and
works well with a team.
Day, and will consist of three “family units” taking a
turn each month in hosting the other two families in
an environment of food and fellowship. Interested?
Find out more by contacting Karen Mayse, Marie
Alexander, or Margie Hargadine.
“GOOD GRIEF” On September 16 we begin a new session of “Good
Grief.” This will be a twelve week series using
“Understanding your Grief” by Alan D. Woldfelt. The
group will meet during the Sunday school hour
beginning at 9:15. Pastor Tom Mayse will be the group
leader and Facilitator. If you have experienced a major
loss and are dealing with grief, this will be a good place
to receive support and encouragement. The class will
meet in room 223.
TEACH US TO PRAY Pastor Deb Somerville leads this prayer group on
Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Parlor. Prayer is essential in
terms of Christian discipleship and many have found
this group to be a source of spiritual encouragement.
VOLUNTEER VISITATION There are currently a dozen adults who assist in reach-
ing out to others that have difficulty attending church
services. If you are interested in visitation, please
contact Sondra Walker at 241-8664.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS Keep and eye out for more information regarding the
membership class which will begin in late September.
Taking the class does not obligate you to become a
member but provides a good overview of church history
and the privileges of membership.
FAMILY DINNERS This fall, make new connections and friendships with
people in the congregation by participating in “Family
Dinners.” As a part of our “Family Matters” series,
which will continue through the fall, we see Family
Dinners as an exercise of community within the
Family of God. These dinners will begin after Labor
Adult Christian Education and Visitation is
supportive of the upcoming
Family Dinners. We are involved in the development of this
Outreach Ministry. Please sign up
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Homeward Bound—“Partners with Paul; Job: Will I
Trust Him; James: Just Do It” led by Jerry
Fithan and Merril McHenry. (Parlor)
BYKOTA—“Partners with Paul; Job: Will I Trust Him;
James: Just Do It” led by Dean Smidderks and
Phil Urquiola (Room 201)
Philathean—“Partners with Paul; Job: Will I Trust
Him; James: Just Do It” led by Boyd Walker
and Phil Nelson (Room 222)
Christian Perspecitves— “Good Grief” led by Pastor
Tom Mayse (Room 223)
BASIC— “World Religions” led by Bob Green, Jeff
Johnson, and Mike Craig (Upper Room)
Bridge Builders—“Believing What We Believe” led
by Bob Bailey and Glenn Lorenz (Room 224)
Pathways—“Bible Study” led by Chris Smith
(Room 225)
Young & Restless—“Romans” led by John Steers
(College Room)
NEW MINISTRY TEAM MEMBERS (Continued from page 1)
Play dates For Ages 3-k
August 7, 9, 16, 23, and 30;
September 6, 13, and 20 Please note: No play dates August 2, or September 27.
FIELD TRIP On September 20 we will go on a field trip to Dairy
Queen where will we take a tour and make our own
ice cream cones!
MARKETPLACE IS BACK Weekly Wednesday programming for 3’s—grade 5 begins
Wednesday, September 5. The Gator Slide will be set up
in the Fellowship Hall for all to enjoy. Children gather in
the Tree House Room at 6:00 p.m. for pizza and goodies at
a cost of $1.00. Grade-specific breakout groups begin at
6:30:
Age three, three-year-old room
Ages 4, 5 and K, Rooms 226-228
Grades 1-5, Tree House Room
The theme for the first five weeks for grades 1-5 is One
Says “Thank You.” Later in the fall the focus will turn to
Jesus’ Big Words, as well as an Advent focus entitled The
Angels Announce God’s Message.
BREAKFAST AT JAN’S Register NOW for a fun morning at Jan’s on Saturday,
September 15. Breakfast will be served (donuts, cereal,
juice) and children will enjoy some fun Fall crafts. Call
242-6775 today to register.
JAN AND DANNY The O’Dells will attend the KidMin Children’s Ministry
Conference September 27-October 2 in Chicago, Illinois.
Renewed passion, deeper learning, and authentic
conversations mean that the participants don’t just sit in a
chair, listen, and leave. They zoom in, grapple, and dig
throughout four days of fresh ideas and topics that really
matter to those who lead children’s ministry programs.
THANK YOU VBS Staff – Thank you all for your dedication to minister
to so many children in July. It was an amazing five days
and we were able to plant many seeds during the week.
Congregation – Thank you for your generous snack and
craft donations as well as your prayers and encouragement
that helped make this year’s VBS so impactful.
A GREAT WAY TO MINISTER TO CHILDREN
Are you looking for a way to minister? You can join the fun
as a helper on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 for ages
3,4,5 and K; or you can be a Center Leader for grades 1-5.
Curriculum is provided for Center Leaders. Call Jan
(242-6775) to learn more and get involved.
Children & Youth Zach Fleming
Pastor of Student
Ministries
Jan O’Dell
Children’s
Ministry Director
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Dear Parents,
I’m excited to announce Dawn Young as our Middle
School Coordinator. Dawn comes to us with a lot of youth
ministry experience, and a passion to see middle schoolers
come to know Jesus and find their place in the church.
Below is a brief introduction from Dawn herself. I
encourage you to seek Dawn out and welcome her to the
team!
Grace & Peace,
Zach Fleming
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Hi! My name is Dawn Young and I’m the new
Middle School Coordinator at the Free Methodist Church.
I understand the weight of the responsibility I am
undertaking and promise to do so intentionally, with a
sense of humor, and in union with our Savior, Jesus
Christ.
My family and I moved to McPherson in August of 2011
after serving at a Free Methodist camp in Wisconsin for
16 years. My husband Wesley, who is a Central College
graduate, remembers this community fondly as a good
place to raise a family. In the past year we have found
that sentiment to be true. Taiya is entering first grade at
Lincoln Elementary school where she is making friends
and receiving a great education.
After taking a year off, I am excited to work with students
again. I enjoy their fun loving spirit and love of
community. The hallmark of our middle school ministry
will be patiently and creatively communicating that God
is exceptionally fond of each and every middle school
student. The goal being that when a student graduates
from JOLT! they will be trained to process everything in
their lives through the truth of God’s unending,
uncompromising, unchanging love for them. As one of
God’s spokesmen in the lives of these students, I will be
their #1 fan as they maneuver the ups and downs of early
adolescence.
Please join me in praying for the youth of our church. And
if you’re interested in volunteering in the middle school
ministry, come talk to me!
Sincerely,
Dawn Young
YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE
22 7:30 pm BOA Meeting
24 11:00 am 24 Hours of Prayer
26 6:00 pm Bishops Live Vision Cast
26 7:00 pm Back to School Movie Night (Youth Area)
August:
4 6:30 pm Back to School Movie Night (Youth Area)
5 7:30 pm Pastor’s Cabinet
6 7:00 pm Missions Committee Meeting
9 12:00 pm Newcomers’ Luncheon
10 4:30 pm 6:00 pm
Outreach McPherson Team Meeting First night of FPU (Dining Room)
12 8:15 pm Trustees’ Meeting
19 7:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting
21 6:00 pm Girls Movie Night at Jan’s (308 N Elm)
26 7:30 pm BOA Meeting
September:
SUN 9:15 am
10:30 am 7:00 pm
Sunday School (various locations) Worship Service (Sanctuary) Remix (High School)
MON 6:00 pm Financial Peace University (Dining Room)
TUE 6:30 am 1:00 pm
Play Date at Jan’s (308 N Elm) Staff Meeting (Church Office)
WED
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Teach us to Pray (Parlor) Marketplace (Begins September 5) Jolt (Begins September 5) Celebration Choir (Choir Room) Worship Band Practice (Sanctuary)
THU 8:00 am 9:00 am
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Play Date at Jan’s (308 N Elm)
SAT 7:00 am Men’s Prayer Group (Dining Rm)
Weekly Events:
As a general note, all “thank you” notes and
announcements are posted and regularly updated
on the bulletin board in the lobby. If you would like
an item included, contact Staci in the church office.
Going Deeper Women’s Retreat Join us for Faithful, Abundant, True—a rich study
from Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, & Priscilla Shirer
Friday, Nov. 2: 6-9pm
Saturday, Nov. 3: 9am-7pm
More details coming soon!
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY For several years this church has hosted Financial
Peace University and the next round of classes will
begin September 10. Many have found this to be a
useful set of tools for financial stewardship. Sign up
in the church office today—deadline is August 31.
Deborah Somerville
Senior Pastor
dsomerville@macfmc.org
Dallas Burgeson
Associate Pastor
dburgeson@macfmc.org
Zach Fleming Pastor of Student Ministries
zfleming@macfmc.org
Jan O’Dell Children’s Ministry Director
jodell@macfmc.org
P. Thomas Mayse
Pastor of Visitation
tmayse@macfmc.org
Dawn Young
Middle School Coordinator
dyoung@macfmc.org
Beth Schimke
Office Manager
bschimke@macfmc.org
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