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Vacation Bible

School 2019…

It is time to sign up for a “Yee Haw” good time of learning more about two of the Bible Truths through Moo-

sic, Art, Bible, Saddle-Up Sports, and worship. The Ponderosa Preschool will be for ages 3 (able to self potty) and ages 4/5. The Crews will be formed with mixed ages Kindergarten to 4th graders (as of this past school year).

Join us Sunday, June 9th from 5:30-7p.m. for an all church family “carry in” potluck meal followed by worship with our Chalk Artist, guest Randy Davis. Monday, June 10th to Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-8p.m. we are in for a fantastic time of fellowship and fun as we learn, grow, and explore more of our Christian faith in activity centers.

Sign up your children/grands/friends/neighbors, sign up to help, and make a date on your calendar to be part of

this special week. As church family, be in prayer for all who will attend, help, or lead. Many thanks! Use the link below to directly access the online sign up forms. https://vbspro.events/p/events/seward2019

Sunday, June 9th Worship Gatherings

at 8:15 and 10:30… evening at 6:30… Randy Davis, Chalk Artist, will be joining us for three worship gatherings this special Sunday. Join us and invite your friends/neighbors/grands/loved ones to share in

worship with us. 8:15 and 10:30 worship will be the same this day, with the evening worship a new chalk drawing. At 5:30 join us in the Fellowship Hall for a church wide “carry-in” potluck meal. Table service and drinks will be provided. All of our VBS families are joining at the meal/worship as well. It is sure to be a festive and fun evening for all ages! Mark your calendars now!

Notes from Pastor Jo Ellen…

Church Family Life… Here we are at summer already! How does that

even happen? Is the church family even gathering

over the summer? Of course we are!!!

We hope you will plan to be a part of the ministries and worship gatherings

this summer with us… all are welcome and invited! It is a great time to bring

your friends, grands, neighbors, and loved ones as summer makes us just feel

more welcome, I think. Look at all the different ways you can grow this

summer and plan to be a part of what we are doing.

I don’t know about you, but I love the way that summer just kind of sneaks up

on us and then BAM! It is here! Here we are in June and ready for family

vacations, fun outside, and times of Sabbath.

I have been reading much lately on the importance of Sabbath and how our

bodies, souls, and minds need rest. You may wonder how you could possibly

take Sabbath with your full calendar and all we have planned. I think the best

way to take Sabbath is to plan for it. Schedule in times or days for rest.

Schedule in times when you simply say “no more…” Once you begin to

schedule it into your calendar, it becomes part of your life habits.

Habits can be very good...especially ones that will draw you closer to God and

your loved ones. Take time for Sabbath to pray, to read the bible, to listen to

worship music (of any kind that appeals to you), and you are sure to find

your body, soul, and mind in a better space with God at the center.

I surely plan to take my Sabbath this summer… to go to places with water

and rest… to take time to read and reflect… to pray… to worship… and yes,

even to gather as a church family for worship and times of ministry. I hear

God calling me, loud and clear, to be full of His work and also to Sabbath.

Join me!

Creative Hands to Gather…

Saturday, June 8th… 10-noon…

Join us!

If you like to knit or crochet, or would

like to learn to, please join us on this fun morning. Bring

your yarn/gear/supplies and we will have some extras here

for new folks to use also… Joanne Neely will help us with the

knitting, and Juanita Hill will share about crochet. Bring what

you are currently working on, if you already have items in

progress. It will be fun to use our creative hands together!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Now is the time to check out the summer camps offered at Camp Fontanelle. See the display on the board near the sanctuary and get a packet… See/call Pastor Jo Ellen if you have questions.

Front Porch

Faith… If you wish to host one of these, let Pastor Jo Ellen know. Hosting involves lemonade/water, devotion, prayer, and a welcome space to gather. All ages and people welcome! Dates so far include: Wednesday, June 19 @ 9am

at the Broderick Home… 2229 Alvo Rd.

Tuesday, July 9th @ 9am at the Moore Home… 1637 Meadow Ln.

Thursday, July 11th @ 7pm at the Butzke Home… Water activities and children encouraged… 2178 Bluff Rd.

Thursday, August 1st @ 10am at the Meyer Home… 1315 Eastridge Dr.

Prayer Exchange

Board Did you know we have a board to share prayers of joy and concern in our church building? You can write out your prayers and post them to the board. Many like to push the prayers all the way inside if they are just for God to know about. Leave it sitting where others can retrieve it if it is to be shared… roll with writing on the outside. Others will gath-er these prayers and pray over them in our sanctuary or in their day to day walks. This is across from the Fellowship Hall.

Paige is

coming to

SUMC and

VBS…

Chapters Books and

Gifts has graciously

offered to attend VBS with us and help us with

our special VBS offering as a fundraiser. Our

VBS offering will go to the KIDS offering,

through the GP Conference, for continued flood

relief in our area. Funds are still needed as the

clean up efforts will continue for a long time.

Carla Ketner has offered 20% of all proceeds to

go to the KIDS offering at VBS. She also has

books which can be purchased and then donat-

ed back to flood victims, who have lost much.

Hours for the Bookmobile, in conjunction with

VBS, will be Sunday, June 9th grom 4:30-5:30;

Monday, June 10th from 4:30-6; Tuesday, June

11th from 4:30-6; and Wednesday, June 12th

from 4:30-6. Everyone can stop by and

support this fundraiser for our KIDS offering

at VBS.

Bright Beginnings CDC…

We continue to fill the “summer fun supply box” located near the church kitchen. There is a full list of items requested.

Children are beginning their summer fun with Water Wednesdays for all ages and Art Classes beginning soon. Yoga continues and adds the school age class over the summer, along with God and Me time with Pastor Jo Ellen and Friends.

Children in the school age class take afternoons at the Seward Pool as well as other field trips. Special outings, trips to the park, and summer fun will occur for all ages.

Be sure to check out the Bright Beginnings CDC facebook page for updates and recent pictures of their adventures.

Love and prayers for a summer of fun and learning!

We are heading out this summer… into our community…

into the action of the Bible Stories we hold dear… Join us!!!

Terrific Theme Travels will be held on

the following dates. All ages and stages are invit-ed and welcome…bring friends! Each gathering will include a special Bible Story and fun. Take a flyer to add to your calendar/refrigerator or share with a friend… We look forward to the adventures the Sonshine months will bring!

Thursday, June 6th: Meet at the Ulysses Reservoir from 6-8p.m. for fishing and kayak fun. Bring your gear, extras to share, or join us for a great time as we go “Fishing for People.” Sunday, June 9th: Meet at the church from 5:30-7p.m. for a “carry in” potluck dinner and child friendly worship with a chalk artist. VBS Kickoff and everyone is welcome! Thursday, June 27

th: Meet at the garden by the

Plum Creek walking trail (at the SMS end) for a picnic and then walk, watch a baseball game, or play in the park nearby. Bring a picnic dinner to share, as we will hear about the feeding of the 5,000! 6-8p.m. Thursday, July 4th: Meet at the bandshell for early morning worship with your SUMC family, enjoy coffee/drinks and donuts from the witness commit-tee nearby. Sunday, July 14th: Meet us at the Siebert Family Pool (near Junto) from 4-6p.m. for swimming and fun… Jonah and the Whale style! Saturday, July 27th: Meet us at the Lincoln Chil-dren’s Zoo with the SUMC On the Move from 2:30-5, and then picnic with us from 5-7 at the park near-by… Let’s see all of God’s Creation in person! Thursday, August 1st: Arts Week Worship at SUMC… join us at 7p.m. for a great time of worship and an ice cream social… Spirit of Wonder… all will worship together! Thursday, August 8th: Join us in the evening at the Seward County Fair… let’s all go and have some fun together! God made us for the outside! Sunday, August 18th: Join us at SUMC for a Pizza and Movie Night from 5-7:30p.m. We are ONE body in Jesus!

SUMC...On the Move June Newsletter (A

(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)

God made humankind to live in the outdoors and June just happens to be “Great Outdoors

Month!” Celebrate spring becoming summer by enjoying one of God’s best gifts … nature!

Walk, run, bike, swim, garden, camp, golf, go to ball games, grill, sit on a porch with friends

… you get the idea! Just enjoy the Great Outdoors but temper some of God’s “gifts” by

using the human gift of sunscreen and insect repellent.

Recall that last month’s focus was on walking with these “footnotes.”

*For most people, brisk walking is a rate of about 100 steps per minute.

*Strive for 20-22 minutes daily, 2 ½ hrs. per week.

*Purposeful, vigorous walking means that speaking becomes broken or even difficult. A leisurely

stroll and a brisk walk are very different forms of movement!

Our June “aTRACKtion” is a group walk around the SHS Track which, conveniently, is just north

of SUMC. Starting on 6/6, plan to meet at the track Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. for 45

minutes of walking/jogging laps. Join in the yoga fun afterwards?!?

Throughout the summer, into the fall, and maybe forever ... Gentle yoga continues to be offered on Thursday mornings from 9-9:50 am. We ask for a $5 donation each time you attend. This includes basic yoga with adaptations for chair yoga as well as adaptations for the more advanced. Typically, we have two instructors and there’s always a mat available for YOU!

Dates to keep in mind: + SUMC SONshine Ministry Activity Sunday, 6/2 & 6/9 Leave your May activity logs in the shoebox.

Thursday, 6/6, 8 am June “aTRACKtion SHS track, 8 a.m. 45 min. walk

Thursday, 6/6, 6-8 pm +Trek to the Ulysses Reservoir for fishing and kayaking.

Thursday, 6/13, 8 am June “aTRACKtion SHS track, 8 a.m. 45 min. walk

Thursday, 6/20, 8 am June “aTRACKtion SHS track, 8 a.m. 45 min. walk

Thursday, 6/27, 8 am June “aTRACKtion SHS track, 8 a.m. 45 min. walk

Thursday, 6/27, 6-8 pm +Plum Creek Trail walk and picnic

Save the Date Saturday, July 27 Lincoln Children’s Zoo, 2:30-5 & Antelope Park Cookout, Shelter House #2, 5-7

As we continue to move forward, please direct questions or comments to

Lynette: 402-641-8177 Jack: 402-641-3485 Lynette.Broderick@connectseward.org Jack.Broderick@connectseward.org

Summer Music Festivals We are fortunate to have many Christian music festivals and concerts coming up in the area. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact Wess! Christian Cross Festival – 15th Anniversary! When: June 7 – 8, 2019 Where: Skyview Park, 1900 W. Maple, Norfolk, NE Who: Jordan Feliz (June 7), Matthew West (June 8), Zealand, Remedy Drive, Adelaide, Maddie Ray, LoveCollide Cost: FREE Web: https://christiancrossfestival.org/ Hillsong United – The People Tour When: June 21, 2019 Where: Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE Who: Hillsong United, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Mack Brock Cost: $30.50 - $67.50 (every ticket comes with a physical copy of Hillsong UNITED’s new album) Web: https://hillsong.com/united/ Livin’ Out Loud – Concert and Worship When: August 17 – 18, 2019 Where: Lake Helen, 22nd & Lake Ave., Gothenburg, NE Who: For King & Country, Sidewalk Prophets, Todd Delaney, LoveCollide, The Lasting Hope Cost: FREE Web: https://www.livinoutloud.org/

YOUTH 2019 – Call for School Supplies Attendees at YOUTH 2019 are partnering with Midwest Mission Distribution Center to collect and distribute school supplies across the United States. Midwest Mission is one of ten cooperating depots in the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) Supply Network. When a request is received, supplies are given free of charge, regardless of gender, race, or religion. YOUTH 2019 attendees will pack the kits on Friday, July 12 in Kansas City. Items needed are as follows (Items must be new and match description exactly)

Notebooks – 1 subject spiral, 8” x 10 ½”

Unsharpened pencils (no advertising

Rulers – 12” long with metric measurements

Pencil Eraser – 2” or larger

Pencil Sharpeners

Boxes of 12 colored pencils

Boxes of 24 crayons

Student Round Tip Scissors If you would like to help, please bring the supplies to the church by Sunday, July 7th and drop them off in the collection box by the office. Thank you!

Thank You Seward UMC Foundation! Due to a generous grant from the Seward UMC Foundation, Seward UMC Music Ministries are able to purchase musical instruments to engage children and youth and to enhance the music offerings at

Seward UMC. Boomwhackers and children’s handbells have been ordered and are scheduled to be delivered before Vacation Bible School begins! These instruments will provide opportunities for children to learn and develop musical knowledge and skill throughout the year. They will be utilized at VBS, Worship Arts Week, Wonderful Wednesdays in the fall, and shared with Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. Thank you Seward UMC Foundation!

Please make plans to attend these UMW Events: Wednesday, June 5th Guest Day Salad Luncheon 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Fellowship Hall

Ruth Karlsson, Speaker Released and Restored Prison Ministry

Saturday, June 8th Creative Hands Ministry 10:00 am – 12 pm Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 19th Reading Group 5:00 – 6:30 pm Maxine Moore’s Home Thursday, June 20th UMW Evening Group

Mollie George, Speaker Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Hostesses: Deb Kramer & Connie Kamprath Devotions: Connie Kamprath

7:00 pm Fellowship Hall Wednesday, June 26th Leadership Team Meeting

3:45 pm Parlor

Saturday, June 29th Sewing Saturday 9:00 – Noon Fellowship Hall

Evening UMW is hosting a

SPECIAL EVENT that is open to the whole congregation !!!

Fellowship Hall 7 pm Thursday, June 20th Refreshments will be served

Mollie George, Program Specialist for NE Alzheimer’s Association, will be at SUMC to present UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA.

Please join us!

Meals on Wheels Help Needed

Are you able to help? Substitute volunteer meal delivery persons are needed. A route of 7 or 8 homes takes only 30-45 minutes to deliver. Substitute drivers usually deliver once a month. It is very easy and immensely rewarding. If you are interested in serving as a substitute driver, please call Pam Garrett at 402-641-0469.

Occasionally, an individual or

family may have need for assistance with

food or gas or other necessities due to

unexpected circumstances. If you would

like to be a blessing to these needs,

please contact the church office to find

out how to help.

UMW Evening Circle thanks everyone for the fleece donated. We were able to make 9 blankets. Two went to our own church family and the others went to Seward Foster Friends. Connie Kamprath

Listen with us on Spotify! We invite you to join us each week in praise and worship to God in church, at home, in your car, during your workout, and anywhere you listen to music. Follow our Spotify playlists! Spotify is a free music streaming service. If you need help signing up or using Spotify, please contact Wess Robotham – Director of Music and Worship Technology.

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Songs We Sing Listen and sing along with songs you’ll hear in worship this month!

Prayerful Praise Invite music into your prayer time with this playlist of mellow melo-dies or repetitive lyrics.

Staff Favs Favorite songs from your Seward UMC team.

Independence Day Community Prayer Service Start your Independence Day celebration off right, by giving thanks to one who gave you freedom from the wages of sin, Jesus Christ!

Please join us for praise, prayer, and worship on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 a.m. Pastor Robert and the Seward UMC Praise Team will be leading the service at the Bandshell. Afterwards, walk across the street to the Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home for doughnuts and juice served by the Seward UMC Witness Committee!

Family Game/ Pitch Night

Sunday, June 23rd, 5:00 pm

Fellowship Hall

Join us for an evening of fun!

If you are receiving a paper copy of the newsletter & wish to change to an electronic version, please contact the office to be put on

the list for the emailed version of the newsletter.

Food Requests for June

Food Net - Canned fruit & boxed meals

Blue Valley Community Action

Pancake mix

2019 April Year To Date

Expenses $ 34,174.14 $ 134,950.53

Giving $ 23,658.52 $ 113,637.43

2019 surplus/(deficit) ($10,515.62) ($21,313.10)

General Operating Fund

April 30, 2019

June

Committee

Meetings

BBCDC Staff Mtg - UMYF Summer kickoff Tues. June 4th, 6:00 p.m. SPPRC - Parlor Tues. June 4th, 6:30 p.m. Witness - Parlor Wed. June 5th, 5:30 p.m. Nurture - NO meeting this month VBS Worship - Parlor Mon. June 17th, 6:30 p.m. BBCDC Board - Fellowship Hall Tues. June 18th, 6:00 p.m. Finance - Parlor Thurs. June 20th, 7:00 p.m. Trustees - Basement Youth Room Tues. June 25th, 7:00 pm Mission & Outreach - NO meeting this month Faith Community Nurses - NO meeting this month

Graduates- Thank you for providing a photo to display and honor you for your achievement. If you would like your photo back please stop by office to pick it up.

Do you have questions about the General Conference Special Session meeting in February or the Judicial Council meeting and recent decisions in April? Many helpful resources can be found at this website: resourceumc.org

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Service schedules will no longer be mailed separately. Please check newsletter to see if you are scheduled to serve.

Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-F Phone: 402-643-4156 Fax: 402-643-4159 Email: umcseward@gmail.com

Website: www.sewardumc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sewardunitedmethodist Robert Perry, Pastor Email: pastor.robert@hotmail.com Cell Phone : (402) 862-5447

Pastoral Appointments can be made by texting or calling Pastor Robert or Jo Ellen Axthelm, Associate Pastor—joellenaxthelm@gmail.com, (910) 214-1357

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