THE ALBURNETT CHURCH CHATTERER AND

THE PRAIRIE CHAPEL CHIPS COMBINED NEWSLETTER OF

THE ALBURNETT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND

PRAIRIE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

VOLUME XVIII NO. 10 OCTOBER 2014

Alburnett United Methodist Church Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church

319-842-2388 319-377-7506

E-MAIL: alburnettumc@fmtcs.com E-MAIL office@prairiechapelmarion.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30AM SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00AM

THE REVEREND JON MOSS, PASTOR

Cell Phone 319-651-4883

Pastor’s E-Mail jon.moss@iaumc.net

A Word from Pastor Jon

What a wonderful worship service we had on

September 28th as we confirmed seven students and

had a Baptism as well. With joy we received the following students as full members of the church:

Samantha Smith, Brie Sperfslage, Callie Wright, Elizabeth Sperfslage, Elise Smith, Nicole Smith, and

Luke Smith.

As they gave their vows, as a church we re-affirmed our vows and we included the Apostles' Creed as part

our Confirmation liturgy. Starting next week we will

begin a new sermon series titled “We Believe... Exploring the Apostles'

Creed.” I picked this because it is such a rich part of our history as a

church and a people of faith. The Creed is where we start, it is an expression of our core beliefs. In ancient times new converts were

instructed in the faith for months and then waded out into the water and

asked “Do you believe in God the Father almighty…” Every time we say the Apostles' Creed we walk out into a great two-thousand year

history of believers, missionaries, pastors, and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Understanding the Apostles' Creed helps us grow into our

convictions. It represents the heart of what we believe. When you think

about in the creed we can see who we are, as well as how we ought to live in light of these core beliefs.

One confirmation lesson uses the term credo which means “I believe.”

I realize that we live in a disbelieving time. As author James C. Howell says in his book The Life We Claim, “we are titans of doubt and cynicism,

and yet advertisers and TV shows make our heads spin over nothing at all.” Faith is not only what we believe but, it is what we give our hearts

to and it is the lens through which we view the world. To say “I believe”

is not the same as how we feel or how things are going. It is more about who God is and declaring my loyalty to God regardless of everything

else.

The Apostles' Creed is a short description of our core believes and

reflects the redemptive story contained in the Old and New Testaments.

The words of the Creed really take on meaning when their truth leads to transformation. As we take this journey, I pray that God will work with

us, change us, transform us more and more into His likeness. Please join

us as we explore the Apostles Creed over the next six Sundays.

Faithfully yours,

Pastor Jon 2

SENIOR LIVING Moundview Manor Scott Meadows Trinity Pointe

WHO’S IN CHARGE? Newberry Living, a management company in Newton takes

care of the finances and all the dealings we have with HUD and

our other financial sources. We have a Resident Manager who

handles the local managerial duties. Bev Pelley interviews

prospective residents, helps with their paper work and sees to

the everyday functions of the buildings. She can be reached at

373-8302.

ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE will be held at Alburnett

UMC on Wednesday, October 29, at

6:30PM.A Charge Conference Working

Session is scheduled for Wednesday,

October 8 at 6:30PM. We will meet at

Alburnett in the fellowship area.

Alburnett Lay Leadership Committee will meet October 1 at

6:30pm at Alburnett UMC. Prairie Chapel Lay Leadership

Committee will meet October 1 at 7:45pm at Prairie Chapel.

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FROM THE FAMILY OF GERTRUDE SCOTT: Please express our

thanks to both Prairie Chapel and Alburnett

UMC for their cards, prayers, gifts and

expressions of sympathy. Our mother, Gertie,

appreciated all of the kindness and support she

received for 66 years and especially the last few

years. God bless you

~~Judy Scott and Kris Johnson

PARISH NEWS…

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PARISH NEWS…

TOGETHER, WE ENABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS

TO CHANGE THE WORLD. World Communion Sunday is October 5, 2014

Around the globe, countless gifted and qualified people face financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God has given them, especially youth and young adults. For ethnic students who will be the first generation in their families to attend college, or for those people of color who haven’t historically had access to resources that make higher education possible, the road toward education has often been unwieldy.

What would it look like if the church today imitated Jesus’ affirmation of the full dignity and God-given potential of all women and men—especially those who’ve historically been assigned to the world’s margins? On World Communion Sunday your giving helps to provide scholarships for national and international graduate students whom God has gifted to learn and to serve.

As a small child Mary Grace Galapon labored as a housemaid in exchange for food and clothing. Yet, allowed to attend church, she found hope. As a member of the United Methodist Church, your giving on World Communion Sunday has allowed this deaconess of the Mindanao Phillipines Annual Conference to pursue an education that is now changing her community as she works to eliminate poverty.

Mary Grace’s work, and the impact of hundreds more like her, are possible because you give. Will You Equip World-Changers?

Will you give generously on World Communion Sunday to make education and vocational impact possible for more students, like Mary Grace? Will you equip gifted and qualified students from around the globe to become the world-changers God created them to be?

Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” And because the People of the United Methodist Church believe that all of God’s children have been created and gifted to build the kingdom Jesus ushered in, we’re resourcing them to do just that. Because of your giving on World Communion Sunday, the most powerful tool to change the world is in more hands.

We will celebrate the offering for World Communion Sunday on October 5, 2014.

PARISH NEWS…

OCTOBER LECTIONARY READINGS October 5, 2014 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 20:1–4, 7–9, 12–20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33–46

October 12, 2014 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 32:1–14; Psalm 106:1–6, 19–23; Philippians 4:1–9; Matthew 22:1–14

October 19, 2014 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 33:12–23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; Matthew 22:15–22

October 26, 2014 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Deuteronomy 34:1–12; Psalm 90:1–6,13–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8; Matthew 22:34–46

Your help is needed to update our records. Each Sunday there will be cards available in

the foyer for you to update your contact information. This information is critical as we are expanding our communication tools.

Please take a few minutes to fill out one of these cards (please print clearly) and place the card in the offering

plate or in the special basket in the foyer. Please contact the office if you would like a card mailed or e-mailed to you.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH? I would love to talk with

you about Church Membership. If you would like to learn more about church membership and what it means to be a member, please let me know or call the church office, leave your name, contact

information, and say "I'm interested in membership" and we'll take it from there! ~Pastor Jon

Newsletter Deadlines for Fall 2014 Your Newsletter Received Newsletter Articles due in Office

October 27th October 15th

November 26th November 14th

December 29th December 15th

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - THE THANKSGIVING INGATHERING IS A WAY FOR IOWA UNITED METHODISTS TO ADDRESS HUNGER PROBLEMS LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD. MICAH 6:8 SAYS THAT THE LORD REQUIRES US “TO ACT JUSTLY AND TO LOVE MERCY AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.” WHEN WE SHARE FROM OUR ABUNDANCE WE ARE ACTING JUSTLY AND REFLECTING OUR DESIRE TO SERVE GOD. No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols, please; Cartoon characters are acceptable.

UMCOR BIRTHING KIT All items must be new. 1 hotel-size bar of soap (1 oz. and up) Ÿ 1 pair of clean latex gloves 1 square yard of clear 4-mil plastic sheeting 3 pieces of clean string, each 12” long 1 clean single edge razor blade (carefully wrap the blade in paper or plastic for protection) 2 flannelette receiving blankets, 30” x 30” or 32” x 32” Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.

UMCOR HEALTH KITS help disaster victims reclaim their dignity and self-

respect and are used as teaching tools with children. When people can maintain personal hygiene, their overall health improves. Add $1 for toothpaste to be purchased by the UMCOR Depot. All items must be new. • 1 new hand towel (15” x 25” up to 17” x 27”) • 1 new washcloth • 1 bath sized bar of soap in wrapper (3 oz. or larger) • 6 band aids (3/4”) • 1 large, sturdy comb (not pocket sized) • 1 new toothbrush in original sealed wrapper (no child-sized) • 1 nail file or fingernail clipper (no emery boards or toenail clippers) Lay out hand towel and lay washcloth flat in center. Place rest of items on top of washcloth. Fold sides of towel to cover items. Fold 1 end of towel so it covers all items. Grasp bundle of items and roll over rest of towel tightly. Place tightly rolled bundle in zip lock bag.

IOWA-NIGERIA PROJECT KNITTING KIT. All items must be new. 1 pair 10 inch needles, size 8 2 7-oz. skeins of yarn (acrylic, same dye lot of a worsted solid color) Ÿ 1 crochet hook, size E 2 yarn needles, size 16 1 pair small scissors, size 4 or 5 Place needles in skein of yarn and place in appropriate size zip lock bag.

IOWA-NIGERIA PROJECT LAYETTE KIT. All items must be new. 1 receiving blanket 1 undershirt or onesie (small size) 2 diapers and 2 diaper pins Ÿ 1 baby wash cloth Ÿ 1 lightweight gown or sleeper (small size). Wrap all items in the blanket and pin. Place in appropriate size zip lock bag (let all the air out of the bag).

PARISH NEWS…

PARISH NEWS…

UMCOR SCHOOL KIT 1 pair blunt scissors - rounded tip only; No plastic scissors please. 3 pads of paper - Spiral- or top-bound pads; 150 sheets or less of loose-leaf

paper can be substituted for 1 pad; Combinations of spiral, top-bound, side-bound, or loose-leaf paper is acceptable.

1 hand-held pencil sharpener - Must be at least 1" long; Remove from packaging.

1 30-centimeter ruler - Hard or flexible; Cartoon characters are acceptable; 6 unsharpened pencils 1 2-inch or larger-size eraser 1 24-count box of crayons - Only 24-count boxes please. 1 14" x 16" cloth bag No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols please; Cartoon characters are acceptable. All items must be new.

UMCOR SEWING KIT 3 continuous yards of fabric - Cotton or cotton blend only; No heavy duty,

corduroy, knit, etc. please; 1 pair scissors - Fabric scissors only. 1 package needles - Hand needles in original packaging only. 1 spool thread - Medium to large spool; No travel kit thread please. 5-8 buttons - 5/8-inch size or larger; No loose buttons; Leave buttons in original

packaging or fasten all together. 1 plastic bag - One-gallon size sealable bags only. No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols please; Cartoon characters are acceptable. All items must be new.

IOWA-NIGERIA PROJECT DORM KIT 1 large new bath towel (24” to 27” by 44” to 52”) 1 washcloth 1 bath-sized bar of soap in wrapper 6” to 8” comb, wide tooth or hair pick 1 toothbrush in original sealed package 6 unsharpened pencils with erasers 2 spiral notebooks (10” x 8”, wide rule, 3 hole, approximately 70 to 80 sheets each) 1 hand pencil sharpener Wrap all items in the towel and secure with two heavy rubber bands. Place in appropriate sized ziplock bag, push out air and seal. No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols please; Cartoon characters are acceptable. All items must be new.

THE ALBURNETT CHURCH CHATTERER Visit our Web Site at http://www.fmtcs.com/web/alburnettumc/

Omelet Breakfast Alburnett United Methodist Church

Saturday, October 4

from 7:00-11:00 AM Serving made to order omelets, sausage,

coffee cake, milk, juice and coffee for a free

will donation. Proceeds to help repair the

parking lot.

Preparation and set up for the omelet breakfast is scheduled for Friday, October 3, from 3:00-4:30PM.

Contributions

8/31 32

9/7 69

9/14 51

9/21 37

9/28 80

Attendance

8/31 $802.50

9/7 $1000.38

9/14 $1644.00

9/21 $421.00

9/28 n/a

Note: the Bietz property monthly payment is $225.16. Thank you for your

continued Pledged Contributions.

FINANCIAL FACTS Fact: 2013 Expenses Budget: $70,362

Fact: $5,863.50 needed per Month for Expenses

Fact: $1,353 needed per Week for Expenses

The Church Chatterer…

OCTOBER GREETERS OCTOBER USHERS 5 Dorothy Sherman 5 volunteers needed 12 Don & Janice Happel 12 Ken & Shirley Andrews 19 Ardie & Carol Smith 19 Everett Schilling 26 volunteers needed 26 volunteers needed

OCTOBER BAKED GOODS OCTOBER NURSERY ATTENDANTS 5 Cindy Scott 5 Cindy Scott 12 Janice Happel & Shirley Andrews 12 volunteers needed 19 Carol Smith 19 volunteers needed 26 volunteers needed 26 volunteers needed

Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the church.

Doris Frazier will be moving at the end of October.

Her new address will be:

Doris A. Frazier

John Knox Village

1912D NW Cherry Street

Lee's Summit, Missouri 64081

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 2 DEANNA WHEELER 2 DAVID SARGENT 4 MIKAELA STEVENSON 4 JUDY BURNS 4 RICK SMITH 6 BART GINGRICH 7 ROBIN MORRISON 8 JENICE STER 11 ELIZABETH WHEELER 19 BILL SLOAN 22 JANET SARGENT 27 JENNY (MOORE) JOHNSON 28 KARA LAWRENCE 30 CARA (BECKER) DIX 30 CINDY SCOTT 31 ELIZABETH SPERFSLAGE

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 2 BRIAN & CINDY SCOTT 24 ALAN & LORI SPERFSLAGE

If your special day is not listed here, please contact Virginia Lyttle at the church office.

THE PRAIRIE CHAPEL CHIPS

SERVICE: BIG THANKS.......to everyone who came and helped

clean up after the storm damage this past June.

UMW NEWS: Next Meeting Thursday, October 16 at 1:00PM.

Program and Devotions: Sharon Bowers. Hostesses: Jeanna Lilliberg & Carlene Reinhardt. Business Meeting and In-Gathering Projects,

discuss Soup Supper final plans, Christmas projects. In-Gathering Project Work Days: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 beginning at

9:30AM.

GIFTS: Weekly budget needs approximately $1485. Weekly Offerings:

PRESENCE: Bring a Friend!! Weekly Attendance:

8/31 $1171

9/7 $1529

9/14 $1695

9/21 $1702

9/28 $785

8/31 28

9/7 37

9/14 57

9/21 54

9/28 42

STEWARDSHIP When I became a member of Prairie Chapel United Methodist

Church I promised to be faithful with my...

PRAYERS: Pray for safety for farmers doing harvest work. Pray for

those with health concerns, and the home-bound. Pray for those recovering from illness/surgery. Pray for peace. Prayers & Sympathy to Judy Scott, Kris Johnson and the family & friend of Gertie Scott, who passed away on

September 10. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

THE PRAIRIE CHAPEL CHIPS…

OCTOBER USHERS/GREETERS OCTOBER ACOLYTES 5 Tim & Kathy Clemens 5 Nebergalls

12 Holly Ryan & James Jordan 12 volunteers needed

19 DeWayne & Mary Ann Beckner 19 volunteers needed

26 Dale & Barb Garlinghouse 26 volunteers needed

Please add your name to the sign-up sheet at the church.

October Birthdays 1 Anne Lyttle 1 David Weller 2 Lorna Kertesz 4 Spencer Jordan 5 Carlene Reinhardt 6 Trista Sauser 7 Stephanie Seibert 9 Tyler Stewart 11 Alan Beckner 11 John P. Dixon 12 Mackenzie Mattke 13 Raymond Nietert 16 Michelle Seibert 18 Linda Blackford 21 Dorothy Martin 26 DeWayne Beckner 26 Julie Scott

26 Jeff Nielson 26 Colt Nebergall 28 Rick Martin 28 Bill Nielson 30 James Jordan 30 David Beckner 31 Greg Nielson October Anniversaries 9 Erik & Jeanna Lilleberg 30 Frank & Phyliss Lamb

If Your Special Day is not listed here, please drop a note to or call Virginia Lyttle at the Church Office.

COMMUNITY CLUB will meet on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00PM at the church. See you there!

SOUP SUPPER: Come to Prairie Chapel United Methodist’s

Annual Soup Supper on Sunday, October 19 from 5:00-7:00PM.

For a donation, you can choose from three types of

soups (turkey noodle, chili and corn chowder), two

types of sandwiches (ham salad and deli turkey),

and a great line up of home made desserts. Drinks

will be tea, coffee, lemonade and water.

A clip board will be passed around at Sunday services to sign up

for donations. If you cannot donate food items, cash donations

are also accepted to help cover costs. Serving and clean up help

is also needed.

ALBURNETT UNITED METHODIST - OCTOBER 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

6:30pm Lay Leadership

Committee

3:00-4:30pm Omelet

Breakfast set up

7:00-11:00am Omelet

Breakfast

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

9:00 UMW Work Day &

Meeting

6:30pm Charge Conf.

Forms Work Session

12 13 14 Newsletter Deadline 15 16 17 18

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Worship 6:30pm Boy Scouts

19 20 21 Big Night of Meetings 22 23 24 25

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

6:00 Church Leadership

Team

6:30pm Committees

8:00pm Ad Council

6:30pm Girl Scouts

Leaders Meeting

26 27 28 29 30 31

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Worship

6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:30-8:30pm Church

(Charge) Conference

Office Hours are subject to variability; please call before stopping in.

Pastor Jon’s phone: 319-651-4883. Alburnett Office: 842-2388, Prairie Chapel office: 377-7506

Pastor Jon’s office hours: Mon-Tue @ Alburnett from 9:00AM-12:00NOON Thu @ Prairie Chapel from 9:30am-12:00NOON

Secretary’s office hours: Mon-Wed-Fri @ Alburnett from 8:30-10:30AM. Tue-Thu 8:30-10:30AM @ PRAIRIE CHAPEL FROM 8:30-10:30AM.

PRAIRIE CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST - OCTOBER 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4

7:45pm Lay Leadership

Committee

9:30am InGathering

Projects

7:00pm Community Club

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

9:00 Worship

10:15 Sunday School

6:30 4-H

6:30pm Charge Conf.

Forms Work Session @

Alburnett UMC

9:30am InGathering

Projects

12 13 14 Newsletter Deadline 15 16 17 18

9:00 Worship

10:15 Sunday School 7:30pm Admin Council

9:30am InGathering

Projects

1:00pm UMW meeting;

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

9:00 Worship

10:15 Sunday School

5:00-7:00 Soup Supper

9:30am InGathering

Projects

26 27 28 29 30 31

9:00 Worship

10:15 Sunday School

6:30-8:30pm Church

(Charge) Conference @

Alburnett UMC

9:30am InGathering

Projects

Office Hours are subject to variability; please call before stopping in.

Pastor Jon’s phone: 319-651-4883. Alburnett Office: 842-2388, Prairie Chapel office: 377-7506

Pastor Jon’s office hours: Mon-Tue @ Alburnett from 9:00AM-12:00NOON Thu @ Prairie Chapel from 9:30am-12:00NOON

Secretary’s office hours: Mon-Wed-Fri @ Alburnett from 8:30-10:30AM. Tue-Thu 8:30-10:30AM @ PRAIRIE CHAPEL FROM 8:30-10:30AM.

United Methodist Parish NON-PROFIT ORG.

Rev. Jon Moss, Pastor U.S. POSTAGE PAID

P.O. Box 88 ALBURNETT IA

Alburnett, IA 52202 PERMIT NO. 3

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