AUGUST 2019

Iam so excited…so in love with my new grandson. Can you imagine –deprived of sleep (for one of the greatest reasons in my life)…and my sontexts me: “He’s here, Father! Come quick!

I am a grandfather again and I have been re-confirmed to my role as a father! I’ll never forget that “tweet” and the invitation from my son to seehis son and now focus my role as a grandfather on my newest grandson –

Beau! (7 lbs. 6 oz.) And beautiful…I mean “handsome” he is! I wonder what mygrandson (and all my grandchildren) would say about me as their grandfather?

I love to talk about grapes and about wine. I love to grow things and especially grapes! Jesus knew about grapesand talked about the fact that we are to see Him as the Vine and we are the branches. Jesus begins his analogy ofthe vine and branches by saying that He is the “true vine and God the Father is the ‘vinedresser’(husbandman).”He mentions the Father 23 times as you lead up to the story in John 15. He pictures the loving care of His Father for Him and the disciples through the picture of a vinedresser’s concern for his plants. He is lifting up allof this in terms of His relationship and attitude, as well as His actions in the lives of his “children” and disciples.

When I was growing up, my father loved to make wine. He would often speak of certain wines that seem to improve with age. They become more flavorful and full-bodied. There are also some that don’t age well. Theylose their flavor and turn into vinegar. Grandfathers are similar to wine. Some age well and are a blessing to their family. Others are, well…they’re much like wine that has turned to vinegar. I’ve been thinking… which am I?Join me in retrospective thinking by asking: Which are you?

I hope I have a vital role in my family’s well-being, especially their spiritual well-being, if you are afollower of Christ. Proverbs 13:22 says: “A righteous man leaves an inheritance for his children’schildren.” Though this passage is speaking about an inheritance of material wealth, could it not also refer to something more than material possessions? Are material possessions all I am responsible to leave to the next generations?

In their book, The Heritage, Otis Ledbetter and Kurt Bruner defineheritage as including “the spiritual, emotional and social legacy thatis passed on from parent to child… good or bad.” They suggest that these three components of an inheritance provide a connection to one’s past, an identity and security in the present, and hope for the future. So, how do we, as grandparents, make sure that the inheritance or heritage we leave our grandchildren fulfills those criteria? Here are the three basic things grandparents can do to be a good and full-bodied heritage builder:

(1) BE INVOLVED! Jump into your role with enthusiasm andexpectancy. In a time of epidemic absenteeism in families, let’s not let that be the case forus. As a grandparent, we hold the key to a meaningful inheritance for your grandchildren.They need our example and involvement in their lives… more than we often realize.

(2) LEAVE A WRITTEN/RECORDED LEGACY Our stories need to be told, but they also need to be written down or recorded so that it is not forgotten among future generations. Record your family history,your own personal life journey, and the lessons God has taught you in that journey.

(3) GIVE YOUR BLESSING The spoken blessing is a powerful tool for communicating the high valueGod has given to each individual He created in His image, and to affirm and picture a special future that Godhas purposed for each person who is born into this world. Your grandchildren are overwhelmed with words offaithlessness and hopelessness. They need to hear from you words of blessing, faith, and hopefulness.

We are going to talk about these ideas this Sunday. Join me for worship and some great tools including “AN INTENTIONAL GRANDPARENT DECLARATION” that I will make available to everyone. Go be the Church… See you in church!

Iowa Conference UnitedMethodist Church • iaumc.org •

Pastor Phil Dicks

JOIN US!Sunday School:Children meet Sept. - May:9:30 - 10:30 amAdults meet year-round:9:45 - 10:30 am

Worship:10:45 - 11:45 am

Youth Fellowship:2nd Saturday of every month

CONNECT:Pastor Dicks:515-418-0807

Church Office:641-363-4229 (to leave a message)

Email:info@mingoumc.org

Web:www.mingoumc.org

Facebook:Mingo United Methodist Church

Address:Mingo United Methodist Church202 W. Main St. • PO Box 9Mingo, IA 50168

Pastor Phil

Pastor’s NoteMessengerMINGO UMC

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! Faith Power Assembly Church& MISSION HARVEST MINISTRIES SCHOOL IGANGA, UGANDA Keep our sister church & school in your daily prayers for safety & provision.

I’m A New Grandfather (Again!)

The Administrative Board met at the church on Wed., July 17th at 6:00 pm with Janice Gregerson, Bill & Theresa Berriman, Carol Kimberley, John Weston, Rodney Altes, Jolene Brady, and Chairman Bob Leonard. Pastor Phil was absent.

Chairman Bob opened with a prayer. Theresa moved to accept last month’s secretarial report. Motion was seconded by Rodney and passed.

Treasurer Theresa presented the financial report for approval. Deposits were $xx,xxx.xx and$x,xxx.xx in expenses. The balance on the checkbook statement was $x,xxx.xx as of June 30th. Allaccounts balanced. The motion to approve the report was seconded by Carol. Approval given.

Chairman Bob shared a nice thank you note from Pastor Eldon Nolte, regarding the kindnessshown to his son, Mark. We also received a thank you note from Mark, which is posted on the bulletin board in the sanctuary.

Jolene reminded others that the newsletter should be completed and printed this next week.

Theresa reported that the church apportionments for the year have been reduced and are approx.$68 per month less now.

Bill noted that everything is on schedule for the Block Party. If anyone knows of someone sellingwatermelon locally, we are to let Bill know. Four flyer distribution boxes with lids have been purchased and will be placed on the poles around town. Jolene will print a few more flyers. Janice G. had a tally of leftover snacks from Jonah’s Adventure (VBS). The Mingo UMW will be reimbursed for those items and they will be used for the Block Party.

Discussion ensued regarding some concerns expressed by several church members regarding churchservice length and content, and missed meetings. The PPRC will be advised of these concerns.

Jolene mentioned that Janet Beem had recently visited Clearview Recovery Center in Prairie City andasked them if they were in need of any specific items. They said they are frequently running out of hairconditioner. Discussion was also held regarding other local missions and our giving schedule. Theresamade a motion that this month’s Local Mission Giving in the amount of $100.00 will be given toClearview Recovery Center; that August’s $100 donation be given to the Newton Christian School fortheir annual Family Fun Day fundraiser; and that September’s $100 donation be given to Women atthe Well in Mitchellville. Motion was seconded by Carol K. and passed.

Bill moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by John. All joined hands and prayed “The Lord’s Prayer” together in closing.

Jolene Brady, Recording Secretary

Administrative Board Meeting Minutes July 2019

Ethan Brady will move to collegeAugust 24th. Mail is welcomed!Here is his new address:Ethan BradyWapello Hall Room #222 W525 Grandview Ave.Ottumwa, IA 52501

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:The children & youth will take a short break from Sunday school over the busy summer months.Classes will resume in September. We will plan to have a special kick-offwhen the new school year begins.More info will be coming soon. Have a safe & fun summer!

RUSH Youth FellowshipMore informationwill be coming

soon about our Kick-Off Party inSeptember. Have a fun & safesummer! RUSH YF is open to allyouth 7-12 grades. If you have anyquestions please call Dawn orKent at 641-363-3299.

THANK YOU!Festival of Floats FundraiserThank you to everyone who supported us through the Festival of Floats tuition fundraiser for theNewton Christian School. You are an enormous blessing to us ~ THANK YOU!

The Brady Family

Thank You For Your Support! Steve & Melissa Gross ~ Haitian Missionaries

COLLEGE ADDRESS

BLOCK PARTY!

Hot dogs & brats, chips, popcorn, watermelon,drinks & homemade ice cream provided.

Bring your lawn chairs!

Saturday, August 3rd • 5:00- 9:00 pm~ West Main Street, Mingo, IA • Sponsored by the Mingo UMC ~

Handicapped accessible parking available.

• Bounce house • Fire truck • Contests • Crafts for the kids • Face Painting

• Music • LOTS OF FUN!!!

Sign up at the welcome table to WIN DOOR PRIZES!

School supply

give-away (while supplies last)

A FUN, FREE Event the Whole Family Can Enjoy!

FUN Contests~

Pie-Eating & Watermelon Seed-Spitting!

Fine LineBluegrass

BandWILL PERFORM!

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Food, Music, Entertainment & FUN!

Several families & folks of all ages enjoyed music, games, snacks,Bible break-out sessions, crafts and more ~ all themed around thestory of Jonah & the whale. The Henry Doorly Zoo and their “Zoo-2-You” program was a hit, as well as the pizza party & water

games on Saturday evening. A special thank you goes out to the Mingo UMW forpreparing snacks and lunch and to Ron Baker, sponsor of the evening meal. We werealso able to raise almost $600 in donated items and $172.95 in cash for our special localmission - Hope Ministries Center for Women & Children. THANK YOU to EVERYONEfrom both the Farrar & Mingo UMCs who had a part in pulling off this fun event!

Prayer Chain Ministry

Prayer Concerns for August Please keep these friends in your thoughts & prayers.

• The Family of Marie Molyneux • Judy Rumbaugh • Betty Atwood • Jeff Heffelfinger • Connie Dicks • Andy Leonard • Roger LeBel • Tara (Sonny Deaton’s daughter) • Sonny Deaton • Brenda Breeden (coworker of Tawnya Vry) • Harold Long (& Harold’s great grandson) • Pastor Steve & Melissa Gross Family (Haitian missionaries) • Julie Sparks • Bob Matthews

• Jenny Heydon • Peggy Vespestad • Bill McGinnis • George Fortman (Mingo resident) • Brice Udelhoven (Mingo resident) • Mike Rude (McKee’s son-in-law) • Steve Seid (Carol Matthews’ husband) • Carol Tiffany • Kory & Trisha Hobbs (Mingo family) • The Family of Phyllis Beard • Ken & Kathy Estling Family • Karen Carney • Family of Kent McKee’s Uncle Veryl • Tanya Chadwick & Family (Bill Moreland’s friend)

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: The Mingo UMW met on July 10, 2019 at 10:00 am atthe Mingo United Methodist Church and then drove to Des Moines to visit Betty Atwood.After an enjoyable time (and a surprise visit from Jeri Ann), the group went out for lunch together. Ione Cleverley, Secretary

Whale of a Good Time!Whale of a Good Time!Whale of a Good Time!JONAH’S ADVENTURE

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Farrar & Mingo prayer requestsmay be initiated by contactingeither our Pastor, Warren Nielsen(Farrar) or Jolene Brady (Mingo).At that point, a text and emailwill be sent out, and a phone call.

When a prayer request is initiated that might need a follow-up, we will ask the recipients if it might be ok forus to contact them again in aweek or two for an update ontheir condition, or outcome ofthe situation, etc.

If you'd like to join this specialministry team or would likemore information, please con-tact Warren Nielsen or Jolene Brady.

Mingo Contact:Jolene Bradyjolene@bradyworks.com515-508-9009

Farrar Contact: Warren Nielsennielsenwl72@gmail.com515-707-4967

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Send all newsletter entries to Jolene by the 20th of the month. Thank you! [jolene@bradyworks.com]

OUR CALENDAR ~ AUGUST 2019

10:00 am -UMW Meeting

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21FOOD PANTRY 6:00 pm -

Board Meeting

COMMUNION

35 - 9:00 pm6:30 pm - make ice

cream at Berriman’sSet up large tent roof

BLOCK PARTY

Set up remainderof large tent + pop ups

Aug 4 —Carroll Rumbaugh

Aug 9 —Dawn McKee

Aug 11 —Kent McKee

Aug 12 —Pastor Eldon Nolte

Aug 21 —Bob Pease

Aug 24 —Ben KimberleyJulie Warner

Aug 28 —Mildred “Chubb” Borts

Aug 30 —Ethan BradyEdith Patrick

Aug 13 —Rod Sparks

Aug 14 —Clara SparksPastor Dana & Jessica Wimmer ~ Anniversary

Aug 16 —Mike & Jolene Brady ~ Anniversary

• 1 hand towel - 15” x 25” up to 17” x 27” - No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels

• 1 washcloth - No kitchen towels

• 1 comb - sturdy - No rattail or pick

• 1 nail clipper - No nail files or emery boards

• 1 bar soap - 3 oz or larger • 1 adult toothbrush - no multipacks

• 10 adhesive bandages - 3/4” x 3”

The Mingo UMC is collectingitems to aid disaster victims in the U.S. In Sept.,the kits will be delivered bythe RUSH youth to an Ingathering site in Iowa. UMCOR COLLECTION

Ways to Connect —To find out about Farrar UMC upcoming events & information, visitFarrarUMC.org or the Farrar UnitedMethodist Church Facebook page.

FARRAR UMC NEWS:

Mingo United Methodist ChurchPastor Phil Dicks202 W. Main St.PO Box 9Mingo, IA 50168

PENNY JAR COLLECTION:Please bring your extra change each Sunday to fill our penny jar.Don’t let the pennies feel lonely — other coins & paper money are gladly accepted, as well! This collection will help defray the shipping costs for our UMCOR kits (through the Ingathering) which are sent to disaster victims in times of need.

Thank you!