april 2013 fumc newsletter

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Food Bank Hours:Monday thru Thursday9:00 to 11:30 amClosed Friday

Adult Sunday School9:30 am

Ages 3 years thru 6thGrade Sunday School10:00 to 10:40 am

Church Phone:785-527-5608email address:[email protected] page:www.belleumc.org

Church Office Hours:Monday thru Thursday8:00 am to 1:00 pmClosed Friday

Emily Meckley, PastorCell Number: 785-577-1752Email: [email protected]

Virginia Smith, Youth and FamilyMinistries CoordinatorOffice: Monday and Thursday9:00 am to 1:00 pmemail: [email protected]

Worship ServiceSundays at 10:45 am

CONFIRMATIONApril 7, 14, 21, 285:15 pm

UMYFApril 14 - 285:30 pm

YATTApril 14 - 287:00 pm

W E L C O M E

A Monthly Newsletter 2013 M Street, Belleville KS APRIL 2013 issue, Page

Blessed Easterall fifty great days of Easter.

Easter is season of the church year, lasting from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, May 19ththis year. Easter is not one closing day at the end of a lengthy period of Lent. Easteris one extended rejoicing in the resurrection that more than exceeds in length theLenten disciplines. The fifty great days of Easter are a celebration of the resurrection,a celebration of life in the risen Christ. It is a season that those new to the faith canreflect on the importance of their faith, while more mature Christians look for deeper

meanings than they had discovered before.

So come each Sunday and join the community as we celebrate new life in Christ foreach person. We will be celebrating the Holy Supper weekly this season, we will betaking new members into the congregation, we will have celebration with musicalguests, we will be looking at our mission to the world and recognizing our graduatingseniors. We do this as people of God, empowered by Gods Holy Spirit.

I invite you to join in the celebrations. Know that Jesus brings life and life abundant forall. Come each Sunday to celebrate, to share with others, to bring justice and life forothers in our community, but also throughout the world.

Christ is Risen.He is Risen Indeed.

Easter Peace,

Pastor Emily
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Can you believe summer is almost here?!? This summer, we will be offering acombined Sunday School class for kindergarten-6th grade children. This classwill have a fun theme & include special music, crafts, & games to reinforce Biblelearning. We are looking for adults to serve with this exciting ChristianEducation opportunity. Summer Sunday School only lasts for 12 weeks, butvolunteers may choose to volunteer for 6 weeks if that works better for theirschedule. Please contact Virginia if youd like to volunteer for Summer I (June 2-

July 7) or Summer II (July 14-August 25).

GRAB YOUR CLIMBING GEAR...

VBS 2013 is almost here!

In April, the youth will be finishing up their series on The Me I Want to Be & moving intotwo-part study on pop culture. We will learn to think theologically about various elements of ou

culture including television, movies, dress, advertising & other elements of society that wexperience daily.

We set a date. Weve started planning.

Now all we need is YOU!

Vacation Bible School is one of the most uniqopportunities we have during the year to work togethintergenerationally & reach out to those in our communthat may have never heard the message of Gods loEvery memberof our congregation is needed to make VBSsuccess! Whether that means donating supplies, helpiwith publicity, cutting out materials at home, or work

hands-on with the children who attend VBS, God has gifyou with invaluable talents that we want to use for VBOne thing that EVERYONE can do to help us prepare VBS is PRAY!

JULY 8 - 129 am - 12 pm

Pray for the Education Team, for theunchurched children in Belleville, &

for God to reveal to you the way thatHe has called you to serve during VBS.

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Imagine No Malaria is an extraordinary effort of the people of The UnitedMethodist Church, putting their faith into action to end preventabledeaths by malaria in Africa, especially the death of a child or a mother.

April 28, after Worship, the Fellowship team is planning to grill hot dogsto be enjoyed outdoors at the church. We will be shooting hoops to raisemoney to purchase mosquito nets. There will also be an opportunity tomake donations for the nets during Worship. Come join theFUN, EAT, HOOP IT UP and pay it forward!YOU can make a difference...together we will!This event sponsored by the Mission Team.

SignupatConnectionIntersectionto helpat

thisNumanapackagingevent. Wewill leave

the church at 5:00 pm and package from

7:008:00pmatKansasWesleyanUniversity.The goal is to fill a container, which means

that 261,360 meals will be packaged.

If we have several who want to participate

in this mission, we will take The Holy

Roller(churchbusandwerelooking fora

driver). Weplantocatchabiteto eat when

we are finished packaging. For more

information, please contact Janet Heyka

(MissionTeam Leader)at 5270229, or Phil

Meckleyat7855771754.

PREVENTION: Using bed nets. Access to diagnostic tests and medicine. Draining standing water. Improving sanitation.TREATMENT: Improving infrastructure. There are literally hundreds of churches, schools, hospitals and clinicsoperated by The United Methodist Church in Africa, but what good are they if medicines to treat malaria arent available?Imagine No Malaria makes sure these facilities have the diagnostic tests and treatment needed to save lives.EDUCATION: Thousands of local people in African communities are being taught how to avoid malaria. (Workers goingdoor-to-door to deliver bed nets, install them in homes and teach people how to properly use and care for the nets.)COMMUNICATIONS: Your support helps upgrade communications networks throughout the continent and will ensurethat a greater number people will be reached with life-saving information about Malaria.

Shoot for NO Malaria event

TO WHERE? Mission, South Dakota to serve with Tree

of Life Ministry at Rosebud Reservation.DOING WHAT? SERVING...construction project withpossible options to help with sewing, clothing and fooddistribution projects - something for every physical limitatGOING WHEN? August 4th-10th, 2013WHO GOES? open to 14 year olds thru adultsHOW MUCH? $250 per person plus meal/transportationcosts (1st half of fee is due on or before May 12, 2013.)There will be trip fundraisers to help with trip expense ansome food may also be taken along to lighten on-the-roadexpenses. Cultural Events will also be a part of the MissiTrip experience. Virginia Smith will serve as leader.

The United Methodist Church is using nearly200 years experience in Africa to work against

malaria. This comprehensive approach

is divided into four main parts:

Janet Heyka, Team Leader

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FOR MORE

INFORMATION

CONTACT

GEORGE HOULE

COORD.

[email protected]

In 2013, the Kansas West Conference United Methodist Men (UMM) will implement a weelong Mission Impact Tour with a bus full of young men, ages 15-22, who will be energizetrained and deployed for Christian leadership. The mission of UMM is to assist men to knoJesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually, and seek daily to do His will.

Tentative Schedule:Sunday, July 7 1:00-5:00 pm

Check-in at Wichita Calvary UMCMonday, July 8 6:30 am

Depart for St Louis area churchWednesday, July 10 6:30 amDepart for Nashville, TNUMM National Gathering(Ron Davis, Patriots, Speaker &

Phil Stacey, American Idol Top 5, Music)Sunday, July 14

Return to Wichita

Projected Cost:$100 individual contribution...plus

$100 church contribution for each attendee PAG

On March 17, Everyone Serve Sunday,we wore our green AND red! Followinga delicious St Patricks Day potato barmeal served by the Fellowship andMission teams, over 30 from our

church family stayed to serve in ourcommunities, near and far. Several wentout on the brisk March day to rake leaves,clean flower beds and gutters, and trimshrubs for our neighbors. Others stayedinside to help with a project for the FoodBank. We were also busy making friendshipbracelets to send to our sister church inZimbabwe. Thank you to all who served anddemonstrated their faith beyond our walls!


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RUTH CIRCLE

Wednesday, April 3 @ 7:30 pmHostess: Jewelda Scofield

Meeting at her home: 1802 I Street

NAOMI CIRCLE

Wednesday, April 24 @ 7:30 pmProgram: Wilma DoveHostess: Joan Grover

Co-Hostesses: Neva Lee

SUSANNAH CIRCLE

Tuesday, April 2 @ 6:00 pmHostess & Lesson: Annette Watts GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, April 41:30 pm

Hostesses: Ruth CircleProgram: Virginia Smith,

Youth & Family Ministries CoordinatShe will share about herself

and her ministry.

Each circle is to bring theirCall to Prayer & Self-Denial offering

to the General Meeting to be turned i

AMessagefromCarolynRauch,UMWPresident, DuringourLentenjourneytowardsEasterSundayandthedaysfollowing,wmustcontinuetoremindourselvesthatJesusdiedonthecrossforoursins.So,lusalltrytoleadamoresinfreelifeforHim.LetusfollowJesusteachingsanhelpothersindeedsandprayers.Bydoingso,weshowotherstheloveofChris

At Large Members are responsible for cleaning both kitchens and sharpening pew pencils during the month of April

an award winning group, will be in our church to share their muministry on Sunday, April 7. Come hear these four sisters; AlikDanika, Janika and Lainika Seaman from Lebanon, Kansas tell thinspiring message of Gods grace, healing, hope and love throutestimony and song at 10:45 am during the Worship Service. At nooa meal will be sponsored by UMW in Fellowship Hall serving CruncChicken casserole, salad, rolls, dessert and drinks (table service will provided). A sign-up sheet is at Connection Intersection to volunteerassist with food for the meal. Come meet and greet the girls.

Eternity Focus will again be offering their selections at 2:00 pm in tSanctuary. Refreshments will be served by UMW in Fellowship Hfollowing this time of music ministry.

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Free will donations

accepted

at both the meal and

refreshment time!COME AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!


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LEADERSHIP

Leadership Team met on February 27, 2013 at 7:00pm.Those present were Kim VanNortwick, Lay Leader; Janice Houdek, newly elected Secretary;Jay Kallman, Treasurer; Pastor Emily Meckley; Janet Heyka; Pam Scofield; Tandy Rundus;Ross Wurdeman; Susan Childs and Walter Molzahn.

Pastor Emily opened the meeting with prayer. It was decided that the worship part of our meetingbe presented by alternating members. Pastor Emily will provide the learning portion. Committeereports given were Treasurers report and Trustees report by Jay; he gave an update on the Kiosk.

Tandy reported that Education is working on having a safety conscious church and creating a bettenvironment for all. They are also working on job descriptions for Sunday School teachers. SusanChilds reported that SPPRC is also working on job descriptions for all staff members. Kim reportedthat the Fairstand is progressing nicely and that an idea was made of having a special service andmeal before the fair in conjunction with the Fellowship Team. Two of the three chair positions habeen filled. Janet reported that one of the ESS projects was to make friendship bracelets for ourChabadza Sister Church in Africa. A written report was given by Susan Arbuthnot for Fellowship.The next Leadership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m.

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As reported by Kim VanNortwick, Leadership Team, Lay Leader

At camp, lives are changed,

friends are made, and decisionsare formed. Simply put, however

you get to camp, the important thing

is that YOU GET THERE! Bible

stories will be read, told and explored

through crafts, drama and video.

Hiking, canoeing, swimming and other

fun camp activities help us learn more

about each other and about God.

June 20 - 23, 2013

for 3rd - 6th Grades (next fall)

Contact Stacia Piroutek by April 7

@ 527-0931 if you are interested!

Learn more at - camplakeside.net

Collin Leeborn on March 5, 2013

2:25 am6 lbs. 4 oz.19 1/2 in.

We welcome Collin intoour family of faith.He is the son ofKurt & Kelli Childs

and Bradys little brother.

Grandparents:Barry & Susan Childs

Dan & Marcy Simmelink


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Please have your articleinto the Church Office b

Wednesday, April 17for inclusion in the

MAY Newsletter!

April 2Huetta Derowitsch, Kale Johnson,Ryan & Jacie Bird

April 5Charles McEwen

April 7Shannon & Sheila White

April 8Carter White

April 10Susan Childs

April 12

Kurt ChildsApril 15Harold Monsanto, Allen JohnsonTom & Joan Grover, Justice Ander

April 18Olive Shulda

April 19Annette Bredthauer

April 20Adam Templeman

April 22Lanette Herrman

April 25Jordan Seacat

April 30Nora Wurdeman

April 1 thru April 5Meals on Wheels Week

Monday, April 16:30 pm - Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, April 210:00 am - BHC Bible Study5:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice, Overflow6:00 pm - Susannah CircleWednesday, April 39:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor10:30 am - LTC Bible Study3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall7:00 pm - Leadership Team, Overflow7:30 pm - Ruth Circle, Jeweldas home

Thursday, April 41:30 pm - UMW General, Overflow

6:00 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Friday/Saturday, April 5 & 6Girl Scout Lock-In, Fellowship Hall

Sunday, April 72nd Sunday of Easter9:30 am - Adult Sunday School10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School10:45 am - Worship Service, Communion2:00 pm - Eternity Focus, Sanctuary5:15 pm - Confirmation Class

Monday, April 8

3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:30 pm - Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, April 95:00 pm - Numana Project, KWU, Salina5:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, April 109:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor7:15 pm - Praise Team, Sanctuary

Friday, April 128:45 am - MOPS, Fellowship Hall/Nursery

Sunday, April 143rd Sunday of EasterNative American Ministries Sunday(offering)9:30 am - Adult Sunday School10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School10:45 am - Worship Service, Communion5:15 pm - Confirmation Class5:30 pm - UMYF, Fellowship Hall7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary

Monday, April 157:00 pm - P.E.O., Overflow

Tuesday, April 165:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, April 17Articles due for the May Newsletter9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Thursday, April 186:00 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Sunday, April 214th Sunday of Easter9:30 am - Adult Sunday School10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School10:45 am - Worship Service, Communion5:15 pm - Confirmation Class

Monday, April 22Earth Day3:30 pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:30 pm - Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, April 235:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice, Overflow7:00 pm - S/PPRC, Overflow

Wednesday, April 249:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor7:15 pm - Praise Team, Sanctuary7:30 pm - Naomi Circle

Thursday, April 25World Malaria Day

Friday, April 268:45 am - MOPS, Fellowship Hall/Nursery

Sunday, April 28

5th Sunday of EasterImagine No Malaria Event9:30 am - Adult Sunday School10:00 am - Childrens Sunday School10:45 am - Worship Service, CommunionNoon - Imagine No Malaria Event/Hot Dogson the Grill & Hoop Shoot Fundraiser5:15 pm - Confirmation Class5:30 pm - UMYF, Fellowship Hall7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 305:30 pm - Bell Choir Practice, Overflow

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USHERS & ALTAR CANDLESJay & Lynell KallmanMike & Lizz Skocny

GREETERS4/7 - Audrey Elyea, Kaye Ray4/14 - Rex & Rhonda Bird4/21 - Barry & Susan Childs4/28 - Steve & Jewelda Scofield

CAF DEL SOULHOSTESSES4/7 - Gina Aurand4/14 - Stephanie Schintler4/21 - Lori Scofield4/28 - Tandy Rundus

AV TECHNICIANSKurt ChildsMikel HadachekRich Schintler

Annette BredthauerRoss Wurdeman

MULTI-MEDIAJanet Heyka, Pam Scofield

PASTOREmily Meckley

WORSHIP LEADERSTBA

PRAISE TEAMPraise Team:Pam Scofield, DirectorSid ScofieldJohn Surber

Stacia PiroutekWaylon SheetzKevin & Kelby JohnsonMolly HugMolly WilliamsSusan ChildsJillian Couture (flute)Sean Meckley (violin)

ACCOMPANISTS4/7 - Marge Waring4/14 - Pam Scofield4/21 - Tana Trost4/28 - Pam Scofield

BUS DRIVERBrian Young

APRIL 14

Your generous gifts on this Special Sunday of the United

Methodist Church will:

Support Native American ministries within the annual conference

Provide scholarships for Native Americans attending United

Methodist schools of theology approved by the University Senate

of The United Methodist Church (administered by the GeneralBoard of Higher Education and Ministry)

Strengthen, develop and equip Native American rural and urban

congregations, ministries and communities (related to the General

Board of Global Ministries).

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