Church on the Trail

Begins Sunday, May 5 1:00 p.m.

Meet in Church Parking Lot

(Will drive to trail location) Van Transportation Available

Church doesn’t have to be

inside the walls of the building. Church can be anywhere!

Coming in May, we’ll begin a new ministry called “Church on the Trail.”

This will be an opportunity to be church outside the walls and

experience God’s beautiful world.

Please let Pastor Vonda know if you’re interested or want more information.

Ice Cream Social

Sunday, May 19 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

(following both services)

Fellowship Hall

This event will be hosted by our youth who are going to camp this summer.

Proceeds will go to the Campership Ministry.

“Showtime at KUMPC”

Friday, May 31 6:30 p.m.

Talent Show in Sanctuary Reception in Room 12

Plans for our always popular, annual Talent Show

are in progress. Whatever your talent is – gardening, cooking, sewing, woodworking,

sharing a favorite poem or reading, painting, crafting, singing, playing an instrument,

performing magic tricks, playing a sport, etc. – consider sharing it at the Talent Show.

Invite family and friends to participate.

If you would like to be in the Talent Show or you know someone who would, please contact

Shelly Buller or Tirzah Gross as soon as possible.

There will be a freewill offering to benefit our Campership Ministry for children and teens.

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Worship God, Grow in Faith, and Be in Service with All. ~ Our Mission Statement ~

Kelso United

Methodist Presbyterian

Church May 2019

Notes from the

Pastor’s Pen . . . This morning I spent some time in the office cleaning out my desk drawers. I discovered a terrible thing about myself – I am a paper hoarder. I found old sermons, keys that I have no idea what they belong to, notes I made to myself so I wouldn’t forget – I forgot. I also found lots of nice cards from some of you (that was fun). There were many other things in that drawer, some sad, some sweet, and some that I wonder why I even kept that. Why do we hold onto things in our junk drawers – and our lives? Will we ever use that twisty tie again, or do we really need 50 pencils? I don’t know, but I do know I certainly don’t need a lot of the stuff in my junk drawers and cabinets. How do I get these things, really? I have been thinking about stuff for a while now. I know I have too much stuff. I’ve been going through my closets and even got Tom to go through his. Marie Kondo says, “if it doesn’t bring you joy, get rid of it.” That’s my new motto. I even gave some of my nativities to the LDS church for their annual nativity display. I did keep a few that are special to me, but many more people will be able to enjoy them now. But I do like “stuff.” I once collected shot glasses. Not because I drink – I don’t – but because it was always so much fun to see the different types and designs of glasses of places I traveled. I have since given that up as it took up too much room. I have one left, the very first shot glass I ever collected. It was a gift from my friend when she went to Germany. Now I collect smashed pennies which take up infinitely less room.

Notes from Pastor (Cont.) I say all this because I wonder how much stuff we have in our lives that keep us from our true calling. What could we get rid of that would bring us closer to God? Perhaps you gave up something recently for Lent but then took it back on Easter morning. But perhaps there are things in our lives we should give up permanently – those things that keep us far from God. I’m still working on getting rid of stuff. It’s a process. I’m thankful for my daughter, Heather, who always gives me that look when I want to keep something I shouldn’t. As we get closer to summer and warmer weather, think about doing some spring cleaning in your house and your life. Don’t let anything come between you and God. Have a blessed May! I’ll look for you in church! Pastor Vonda

Cookies, Cookies, Cookies! We are trying something new for treats after worship. We are asking everyone to bring cookies next Sunday, May 5, whether store bought or homemade. We will use some cookies on Sunday and then freeze/store the other cookies for use on later Sundays. We will use the cookies until they are gone and then ask for more cookies to start again.

You may continue to sign up for treats on the board posted in the Narthex (Church Lobby). Special events and celebrations are always welcome. We will only use the cookies when no one has signed up to be a coffee host for a particular Sunday.

Edna Cope’s 105th

Birthday Party Sunday, May 5 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Kelso Red Lion Inn Edna Cope’s family invites you to come and help Edna celebrate her 105th birthday. (Her actual birthday is May 2.) If you can’t attend the party, please send a card to Edna. Her address is: Canterbury Inn, 1324 – 3rd Avenue #157, Longview, WA 98632.

FISH Food Ministry The next scheduled days to prepare and distribute food to people will be on:

Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 15 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Laurie Hall If you are interested in helping, please contact Bette Aanderud at 360-577-0095 or Pat Faires at 360-423-7874.

FISH Food Needed

• Peanut Butter • Cereal • Macaroni and Cheese • Spaghetti • Canned Tomatoes • Hunts Pasta Sauce (traditional) • Canned Fruit (Applesauce, Peaches, Pears) • Canned Vegetables (Corn, Peas, Green Beans) • Top Ramen Noodles

Donation Baskets in Narthex (Church Lobby)

“Milk the Cow” for

Community House “Milk the Cow” is a mission to support Community House as it serves those in need during the month of May. The large, wooden cow is available at the front of the sanctuary. Pick a day of the month off the cow and on that day deliver 4-gallons of milk (1%, 2%, whole, or combination of all three) to Community House.

Graduate Sunday Sunday, June 2 1st Service – 9:00 a.m. Reception – 10:00 a.m. Our 2019 high school and college graduates will be recognized, and you will have the opportunity to extend your congratulations to them and their families.

Scholarship Presentation Sunday, June 2 1st Service – 9:00 a.m. 2nd Service – 11:00 a.m. The Memorial Committee will present the 2019-2020 scholarship recipients to the congregation. Scholarships are from the Marion Shirer Scholarship Fund. She was a long-time member of the Kelso Presbyterian Church who willed to the church a substantial amount of money to be used for granting Student Scholarships.

Summer Worship Begins

Sunday, June 16 10:00 a.m.

ONE Service Only

Continues through

Sunday, September 15 (Kirkin’ Service)

This schedule was approved by the Church Council at their April meeting.

I-5 Coffee Rest Stop

Mission

June 8-9

Serving Times: 2:00 a.m. on June 8

to 2:00 a.m. on June 10

Southbound Toutle Rest Stop

Our church will be serving refreshments at the southbound Toutle Rest Stop in June and August and providing weary I-5 travelers with a break from driving. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be available on Sundays during Fellowship Time. Serving shifts will be in four-hour blocks. There must be a minimum of two people per shift. There will also be sign-up sheets for donations of cookies, coffee, tea, juice, cocoa, creamer, and sugar. These can be dropped off at the Church Office. For any questions, please talk to Gary and Sue Jackson at 636-4411.

Teacher Appreciation

Sunday Sunday, June 23 10:00 a.m. We will honor and thank our teachers for their dedication and service.

Sunday School “End of

School Year” Party Sunday, June 23 10:20 a.m. Upstairs Education Room All kids are invited to come and celebrate the end of the school year. There will be crafts, games, and treats for all to enjoy.

Mariners Baseball Game Saturday, June 22 1:10 p.m. T-Mobile Park in Seattle (formerly Safeco Field) Mariners vs. Orioles

Deadline to Order – June 2

Order forms in Narthex/Church Office

Cost: $31 per Ticket Van Transportation Available

If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis and be based on availability. Please make checks payable to KUMPC and give them directly to John Simpson or Pastor Vonda.

Church Camping Trip September 6-8 Silver Cove RV Park Silver Lake If you have an RV come join us. If you don’t have an RV, there are beautiful cabins to reserve. Tent camping is also available. Bring your boat or kayak, the canal is right there at the camp area that will take you to Silver Lake. If you don’t want to camp but just want to join us for the day, come on out! Everyone is welcome!!! Make your reservations as soon as possible, and let them know you are with Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church, and they will put us close together. Tom and Vonda have already reserved their spot.

Bed Race Contest

2nd Annual Family Promise Squirrel Fest Fundraiser

Race to give a win to families in Cowlitz County!

Saturday, August 17

We would like to enter a bed in this contest. We need a 5-person team, with one person riding in the bed. All team members must be at least 12-years old. We will also need a bed and help modifying it by adding wheels. The bed must be at least twin size but can be larger. If you are interested in helping or joining the team, please let Pastor Vonda know.

Wedding Anniversaries Congratulations to Jack and Cheryl Risner who will celebrate their 52nd Wedding Anniversary on May 20.

Thank You Logan Hill, grandson of Jim and Anne Hill, was one of our college students who received a “Care” Package recently. He writes: Pastor Vonda and Kelso UMPC, Thank you so much for the gifts! I received them in my midterm season and I greatly appreciated the study-break snacks. Many Thanks Logan Hill

Backpack Buddies

Pack Bags Every Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship Hall The Backpack Buddies program helps children at Barnes Elementary School who need food over the weekend. Food items you may donate include: • Tuna • Chili • Soup • Fruit Cups • Oatmeal (Individual Packs) • Macaroni and Cheese • Top Ramen Noodles • Large Boxes of Cereal

Donation Containers in Narthex (Church Lobby)

Community House News On Saturday, March 30, church members prepared and served dinner for over 60 residents – 15 of them were children including babies – at Community House on Broadway. Ken and Jeanne McDonald did the shopping and donated the food for the meal, which was prepared and served by Dick Graham, Nancy Heaton, Steve and Darylan Johnson, David Jones, Steve and Jayne Lafady, and Carole Sprouse. It was a fun group of servers, and as always, it was a rewarding experience. --Jayne Lafady Dinner Coordinator

“Bunny-tiful” Easter

Carnival Our first annual Easter Carnival on Wednesday, April 17, was a fun time for all with our Bunny Hop Easter Egg Hunt, Egg Roll Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Mini Cake Walk, Crafts and more. We even had a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny.

Thank you to everyone who helped work on the Carnival preparations. There were multiple hours of filling eggs by many helping hands. Big thanks also goes out to everyone who helped by contributing to our event with Easter eggs and candy. Last but not least, thank you to all of you who helped at the Easter Carnival event. Many smiling faces were seen that night. I hope you felt the joy by all those who attended. --Shelly Buller Christian Education Director

Emergency Support

Shelter

Donation Baskets

in Narthex (Church Lobby)

Remember In Prayer John Anderson, Jerrilyn French (Cheryl Risner’s sister-in-law), Tom Gates, Lolita Hare, Jean Larsen, Rob Redmond (Harvey and Linda Redmond’s son), David Risner (Jack Risner’s brother), and our children we sponsor at Jamaa Letu Orphanage in the Congo: Betty, Joseph, Leon, Ruth Kashala, Ruth Mukuna, Souzanne, Willy, and Yanick

Our Sympathy Our sympathy is extended to: • The family of Deputy Justin DeRosier. Justin lost his life in the line of duty on April 14. • The family of Ardith Olson. Ardith passed away on April 9. She was Peggy (Morant) Coleman and Marcia Hamm’s aunt. • Mike Morant and family at the loss of Mike’s wife, Gloria, on April 3. • The family of former member, Linda Harris. Linda passed away on March 31. • Roger Hamm and family at the loss of Roger’s wife, Sandy, on March 30.

Planned-Giving The goal of planned giving is to help you plan your estate and charitable giving in a way that benefits you, your family, and charity. There are many ways you can make a planned gift to charity and enjoy tax and income benefits. One way is:

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)

Your Goal: •You own cash or property and are looking for a way to make a charitable gift, save on taxes and receive fixed income for the future. How It Works: •You transfer your cash or property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. •The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years. Your Benefits: •Fixed income for life, lives or term of years •Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of your appreciated assets •Charitable income tax deduction for remainder portion of your gift For more than 50 years, the Northwest United Methodist Foundation has provided United Methodist churches, agencies, and individuals with resources about stewardship, planned-giving, and endowments. If you would like additional information regarding the topic of a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) or on any of the other types of planned giving instruments or gifts, please contact us at 800-488-4179 or staff@nwumf.org.

“Items of the Month” ~ Diapers &

Diaper Wipes ~

May Birthdays 2 Edna Cope 8 Nikolas Anderson-Simonson Marilyn Strange 12 Matthew Buller 13 Richard Ainslie 14 Myrt Robbins 15 Jeffrey Gates 17 Bobby Buller 22 Bob Heaton 23 Ray McDermott 24 Marilyn Bruton Dolores McDonald 28 George Schwartz 29 Steve Czarnecki

Attendance Sunday Sunday 1st 2nd Date School Service Service 4/07/19 12 64 63 4/14/19 7 61 56 4/21/19 (Easter)10 115 84 4/28/19 6 66 61 Wednesday Youth Adults 4/03/19 Spring Break 0 0 4/10/19 10 8 4/17/19 12 15 4/24/19 9 7

Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church 206 Cowlitz Way

Kelso, WA 98626-3411 Phone: 360-423-7480 / Fax 360-425-1121

Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-F) Daycare Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (M-F)

E-mail: kelsoumc@cni.net Website: www.kelsoumpc.org

Facebook: Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church Rev. Vonda McFadden, Pastor

Parsonage: 360-423-3514 / Cell: 360-393-2843 Pastor’s E-mail: pastorvonda@gmail.com

Rev. Greg and Rev. Laurel Moore, Music Directors 503-556-8131

Sunday Schedule (Sept-May) 9:00 am Contemporary Service 9:20 am Kid’s Sunday School 10:10 am Adult Bible/Book Study 11:00 am Traditional Service 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Fellowship Time Wednesday Schedule (Sept-May) 5:30 pm Children/Teen Ministry 6:15 pm Praise Team Practice 7:00 pm Choir Practice

Advice to Mothers

“If your kids are giving you a headache, follow the directions

on the aspirin bottle, especially the part that says ‘keep away from children.’”

--Susan Savannah

Church on the Trail

Join us the first Sunday each month

1:00 p.m. Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church

206 Cowlitz Way Church can happen anywhere! Come experience the wonder of

God’s world! We meet in the church parking lot and travel to the trail. We hike, pray, sing if you want. We find God as we wander

and seek grace amongst the trees. Come find God on the trail!