october 2013 fumc newsletter

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DearFriends,

Ijustcantwaittoaskthewholecongregationforlotsofmoney!...saidNOpastorEVER

StewardshipandFallalwaysgohandinhand.Nopastorhasfantasiesofaskingfor

money.Yetallpastorslovetotalkaboutthemissionofthechurch.Missionisreally

whatstewardshipisabout.Yes,wewriteoutchecksbutthatisjustthetechnical

business.Missioniswhywearehere.ThechurchofJesusChristinthisworldexists

todomissiontotransformtheworld.

Weareinthechangebusiness.

Godgivesusavisionfortheworldanditisourmissiontomovetheworldtowardthatvision.

Thisyearaswetalkaboutourmissionandourstewardshipresponsetothatmission,wewillbeusingthesymbolofbreadtofocusourworshipdiscussion.Inourworldandineachofusisadeephunger;ahungerforhope,ahungerforjustice,ahungerforjoytofillouremptysadness,ahungerforbread.Breadisthesymbolofusbeingsatisfied.Jesussaid,Iamthebreadoflife.Whoevercomestomewillneverbehungry.

WearefedandnourishedbyGod.Stewardshipisaboutknowingthatinourhearts,inoursouls,andinourminds,andresponding.Godblessesusthatwecanbeablessingtotheworld.

Pleaseconsiderhowyouwillchangetheworld.WhatpartofGodsvisionareyoulivingsothatyoucanhelpmovetheworldtowardsJesu?Whatactions,whatresources(thatincludesfinancial)areyougivingtoGodandtoGodscreation?

JoinusinworshipandexperiencethestoriesofGodsmissionbeingcarriedoutintotheworld.

PastorEmily

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

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

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

Virginia Smith, Family and YouthMinistry CoordinatorOffice: Monday and Wednesday9:00am to 1:00pmemail: [email protected]

Sunday School9:30am

Worship ServiceSundays at10:45am

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

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

THANK YOU. . .

Phil and I would both liketo say thank you foryour support the lastmonth and a half. Wehave experienced viruses,colds, regular busyness

and especially Phil dealingwith a shoulder injuryand subsequent surgeryto repair a rotator cufftear. There have beentimes of fatigue,frustration and not beingwhere you want to be.We both appreciate yourbeing patient with the

needs of our family.We appreciate your kindwords, sharing yourconcern, cards, andgoodies. You are awonderful congregationto serve. Pastor Emily,

Phil & Sean
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Sunday, October 27that 4:00pm

Food provided bythe Fellowship Team!

Hot Dogs, Chipsand Smores . . .

Hayrack ride andPumpkin Carving too!

Please bring your veryown pumpkin and carvingsupplies will be provided!

The FUN is for everyone so,please, come on out

to the home of...Russ & Stacia Piroutek -

This is your chance to let Pastor Emily know how BLESSED we are to have her inBelleville serving our church! The whole month of October is dedicated to showering herwith our attention and gratitude. Find fun ways to show her you care... surprise her... orbe predictable - just do something... think calls, cards, texts, baked goodies, lunchtreats, (diet coke )... get creative and get outside the box (did I mention dietcoke?). We often do not see all the behind-the-scenes responsibilities that PastorEmily accomplishes on our behalf. Please take a moment to convey to her just how muchshe is appreciated.

Nick, Hayley & Zack where all the activities happen!

Your generous gifts offered on WorldCommunion Sunday support:*World Communion Scholarships, relatedto the General Board of Global Ministries,that help students in the United Statesand internationally. *Ethnic Scholarshipsand Ethnic In-Service Training programsrelated to the General Board of HigherEducation and Ministry.


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In our world and in each of us lies a deep hunger: a hunger for hope, a hunger for justice, a hunger for joyo fill our empty sadness, a hunger for bread. We live in a culture with many false offers to appease this hunger,ging us to pursue and clutch.

Bread is the great symbol for our basic human need, and Jesus understands this. To our deepest longingsesus responds, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry. With just a handful of therdinary things of life, Jesus changes everything.

Stewardship recognizes that life is a cycle where faith leads naturally and urgently to the receiving and sharingf the abundant bread Jesus offers. The bread Jesus gives nurtures us and helps us to grow in faith. The breadesus gives helps us to recognize our gifts, make life-giving choices, and build community. The bread Jesus giveshallenges us to open our hands to receive and to share the bread of life. In the communion meal Jesus prepares, are welcome, all are fed, and all are sent back into the world to love and serve.

*Stewardship emphasis begins October 13th and concludes in November.

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Steve Scofield has graciously acceptedthe task of financial secretary forour church. Jenny Zenger has servedfaithfully in this position for manyyears. She will be working with Stevein the transition time and continue tosupport our financial ministries. Weare grateful for both Jennys andSteve's faithfulness to God's call tofinancial ministry. Pastor Emily

Tony Kriks has been hospitalized for observation.

Margaret Duffey is now home from the hospital.

Neva Hermes has moved intoCountry Place Senior Living, room #12.

Harold Mitchell is now a resident ofBelleville Health Care Center, room #5.

Phil Meckley is recovering from Rotator Cuff surgery.

Debra Canfield & Robyn Clements (family of Tom & JoanGrover) continue to need prayers of comfort & healing.


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Lets all pitch in together to

clean-it-up, shine-it-up, paint-it-udo-it-up, fix-it-up...you get the idea!

After worship, the Mission Team will prolunch for us (oh yum - chili & chicken noo

soup and D.Q. ice cream), then we will get busy iour church spaces (inside & out) to accomplish sotasks the Board of Trustees will have listed for us. There will be a varieof jobs to do to match your skill level and energy level. . . so dont stayaway just cause you think there will be nothing you can do! God can u

us all in one way or another-so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and pick-up a paint brurake, broom, shovel, clippers, mop, dust rag, etc. - and come with the attitude...

When disaster strikes, United Methodists respondwithprayers,time,labor,financialhelpandlove.

BasicDisasterResponseTeamsprovideassistanceandsupporttothoseaffectedbyadisaster.Respondersdonotperformrebuildingorrepairworkthatmayjeopardizeavictim'seligibilityforfinancialassistancefrominsuranceandgovernmentagencies.Respondermust

betrainedandhavereceivedanIDcardforaccesstothedisastertobesentoutbytheConferencandDistrictDisasterResponseCoordinators.

Our church is in need of aDisaster relief coordinator...would you be willing toserve in this capacity?If so, please contactJanet Heyka at 785-527-522or [email protected]

Lets Work It Out... TOGETHER!

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Disciple Dudes are having a blasoys earning nd erving ogetherWe are using a construction theme

this quarter. Road signs, constructiocones, roadways on our rugs, and even

special seating thanks to Virginia. So far we have learne

about Adam and Eve and the first sin, and Cain and Ableand how to control ourselves. There are games and singingoing on too. For paying attention and doing their lessonthe boys get to play with construction toys and playdoughThis is a big hit! Kim VanNortwick, Teacher

3RD - 6TH GRADESLEARNING fun waysTO LIVE OUT FAITH &deal with i ssues INREAL LIFE.

Activities wencouragecaring for sharing withothers!

The Lesson on Oct. 13th i s Bread of Life, which willcenter around Christ as the Bread of Life. Thegirls wi ll bake breakfast breads for Caf dEl Soulas a fundraiser for upgrades to the Diva classroom

Stacia Piroutek & Tandy Rundus, Team-Teachers

The 3 years old thru Kindergartenhave been learning Bible stories

from 1 Samuel. They have so farlearned abut Hannah, Samueland Eli. In October, we will learnabout David and Goliath. We alsomake time to learn Sunday

School songs.! ! !

Crystal Young, Teacher

Dear Church Family,

By now, many of you are aware that I have given my notice of resignation fromConcordia First United Methodist Church, with my final day on staff therebeing Sept. 30th. I want to reassure you that my leaving there was purelypersonal & due solely to a recognition of my limits. Both churches are thriving,& I have found myself stretched increasingly thinner in order to meet theneeds of two wonderfully unique churches. My decision to remain at BellevilleFUMC was very difficult, & ultimately came in response to a better fit for myeducational & ministerial background in working with young children.

Although I am looking forward to spending more Sundays at Belleville FUMC,I will not be assuming a full-time position. I will continue to work part time &intend to pick up several hours a week of substitute teaching in order toprovide for myself. I plan to remain living at my apartment in Concordia, for thetime being, as I enjoy being so close to downtown, near my friends, etc. WhileI will not be taking on more hours in Belleville, I am looking forward to seeingyou all more consistently during Sunday morning worship & at communityevents. As always, please feel free to email or make an appointment with meif you have any questions or concerns.

Blessings, Virginia Smith, Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator

Classes begin again onSunday, October 6th

from 5:00pm to 7:00pmin the Youth Room!

Confirmands:Justice AndersonLasondra AurandNicholas Piroutek

Paul RundusRiley Woodward

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Our unit has been invited to a Mission Study Day to be held on Octo2nd from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Harmony UMC in Mankato. Please brinsack lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.

October 17th is the Red Cross Blood Drive in Belleville. Our local UMW Unit is responsible for proviandwiches and Dessert for lunch. We need help from all our ladies to sign-up to bring these food items as s volunteer to help be workers, full-time or part-time, from Noon to 7:00pm. Please call me at 785-527-004ou are willing to step in to help in any way.

And so we knowand rely on the love

God has for us.God is love.

Whoever lives in the love

lives in God, and God in him.1 John 4:16 (NIV)

ircles, its that time...make sure to elect your Officers so that info will be included in the 2014 Program BOur UMW Officers for 2014 will remain the same: *President, Carolyn Rauch *Vice-President, Carol NichoRecording Secretary, Joan Grover *Treasurer, Emma Berggren *Historian, Wilma Snapp *Membership Nurtur

Outreach, Kaye Ray

Since there is no UMW General Meeting in October, please remembe

attend Republic County Church Women on Friday, October 4th at 9:30The gathering will be held at Saint Edwards Catholic Church, 181Street, Belleville. Fred Mikesell will share his experiences in Zambia a

ierra Leone. Please bring an item for the Food Bank: there is plenty of vegetables, but needed are donationaper goods, canned soups or milk, crackers, cereal, jello, cake mixes, etc. The offering will go Doodle Butepping Stones Preschools in Belleville in addition to the Pike Valley Preschool.

Food Distributionoctober 16 4-H Building

6:30am

ThisisalargeshipmentsolotsofHELPisneeded!

WILL YOU? neededProviders

Virginia is still in need of babysitters

watch our adorable kiddos during Worsh

Services. You must be Safe Gatherin

certified. Please contact her to volunte

at 527-5608 or [email protected]

t-Large Members October responsibilities include: cleaning both kitchens and sharpening pencils in the Sanctund also, visiting our members in the Care Centers are part of your October obligations. Thanks for all you do

V o l u n t e e r

Circle MeetingsSUSANNAHTuesday, October 16:00 pmHostess & Lesson: Shirley TallentMeeting in Fellowship Hall

RUTHSaturday, October 5 at 10:00am, CoffeeMeeting in the church Overflow!

Hostesses: Linda & Crystal Young

NAOMIWednesday, October 23 at 7:3Hostess: Neva LeeCo-Hostess: Emma Berggren


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2 Alice Kelley, Richard Rombe

3 Karen Hiatt

5 Susan Arbuthnot, Ray Clark

6 Jaclyn Sheets

7 Sheila White

9 Jackie Myers10 Marcy Johnson, Frank KrobCharlene McCartney, Jeff WoodMatthew Frydendall

11 Molly Williams, Allen Smith

12 Dalynn Sedlacek

14 Brian & Deb Carlson

15 Steve Scofield, Lois Scott

16 Linda Young, Jeremy Melton17 Kevin & Kerry Johnson,Davyn VanNortwick

18 Marvin Houdek

19 Phebe Splichal

20 Al Havel, George MoreheadGwen Walter, Kurt & Kelli Childs

22 Clarence & Alice Kelley,William & Wilma Snapp,

Shirley Tallent, Kennedy Anders23 Carol Nicholson

24 Gladys McCracken,Maxine Erickson

28 Amy Morehead

29 Marvin & Janis Houdek

31 Neva Lee

Tuesday, October 110:00am - BHC Bible Study3:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Susannah Circle, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow7:00pm - Stewardship, Parlor

Wednesday, October 29:00am - Bible Study, Parlor9:30am - Mission Study Day,Harmony UMC, Mankato10:30am - LTC Bible Study

Friday, October 49:30am - Republic County ChurchWomen, Catholic Church, Belleville

Saturday, October 510:00am - Ruth Circle, Overflow

Sunday, October 69:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship Service, WorldCommunion Sunday4-H Sunday & Pot Luck5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room

Monday, October 710:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor6:00pm - Leadership Team, Overflow

Tuesday, October 86:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, October 99:00am - Bible Study, Parlor

Thursday, October 109:30am - Church Chat, CPSL6:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Saturday, October 12Salina District UMW Annual Meeting

Sunday, October 139:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship ServiceStewardship Sunday #1Noon - Soup Lunch/Lets Work It Out Day5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room7:00pm - YATT, SanctuaryTBA - Bread of Life, Diva Class

Monday, October 14Columbus Day10:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor

Tuesday, October 159:00am - Consultation Group (Pastor),

3:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, October 166:30pm - Food Distribution, 4-H Building9:00am - Bible Study, Parlor11:30am - Ministerial Association8:00pm - Trustees, Overflow

Thursday, October 17Belleville Blood Drive

Sunday, October 209:30am - Sunday School10:45am - WorshipStewardship Sunday #2

Pastor Appreciation Sunday10:00am - Coffee to Honor Pastor Emily5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room

Monday 21st thru Friday 25thMeals on Wheels Week

Monday, October 2110:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor7:30pm - P.E.O., Overflow

Tuesday, October 226:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, October 239:00am - Bible Study, Parlor7:30pm - Naomi Circle

Thursday, October 246:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall

Sunday, October 279:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship ServiceStewardship #34:00pm - Fall Fest, Piroutek Home5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room7:00pm - YATT, Sanctuary

Monday, October 2810:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor

Tuesday, October 293:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow

Wednesday, October 309:00am - Bible Study, Parlor7:30pm - SPPRC, Overflow

Thursday, October 31Reformation Day

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Our Mission is to prayerfully: SEEK God GROW in faith LOVE and SERVE othersFor the transformation of lives!

PASTOREmily Meckley

PRAISE TEAMPam Scofield, DirectorSid ScofieldJohn SurberStacia PiroutekWaylon SheetzKevin JohnsonKerry JohnsonMolly Williams

Susan ChildsMolly HugJillian Couture (flute)Sean Meckley (violin)

ACCOMPANISTS10/6 - Marge Waring10/13- Pam Scofield10/20 - Tana Trost10/27- Pam Scofield

USHERSJay & Lynell KallmanMike & Lizz Skocny

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BUS DRIVERfor OctoberDaryl Dove

First United Methodist Church2013 M StreetBelleville, KS 66935

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

GREETERS10/6 - Wilma Dove, Helen Fielder10/13 - Janet Heyka, Lanie Engle10/20 - Don & Betty Anderson10/27 - Steve & Kathy Dunback

AV TECHNICIANSKurt ChildsMikel HadachekRich Schintler

Annette BredthauerBob Arbuthnot

MULTI-MEDIAPam ScofieldKelli ChildsJanet Heyka

CAF DEL SOULHOSTESSES10/6 - Stacia Piroutek10/13 - Gina Aurand10/20 - Stephanie Schintler10/27 - Lori Scofield

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