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The Circuit Rider
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2710 14th Street 3602 16th Street Church & Office Outreach Center 402-564-8463 402-564-8362
www.columbusfumc.com CHURCH OFFICE HOURS MON—FRI, 8 AM to 5 PM;
Office is open during the lunch hour!
OUTREACH CENTER HOURS TUES—THURS, 10 AM to 5 PM
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday: 6 PM, Outreach Center
Sunday: 8 & 10:30 AM, Church 6 PM Ignite, Outreach Center
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School — 9 AM, Church
Kidz Korner & Youth Groups Wednesdays — 2:45 to 8:15 PM, OC
OUR CHURCH STAFF
SENIOR PASTOR Rev. Cindi Stewart
ASSOCIATE PASTOR Pastor Joe Krepel
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Sarah Borgman
BUSINESS COORDINATOR Sharon Zobel
PROGRAM COORDINATOR Sandy Martensen
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Lisa Nielsen
VOLUNTEER PARISH NURSE Martha Davidson
May 2019 Christ has risen, risen indeed! In this post-Easter season, we turn our minds, hearts and spirits toward a season of celebrating & remembering! We will be engaging in the 50 Days of Prayer, a First UMC tradition to pray for the committees, groups & ministries of the Church from Easter to Pentecost, April 21 to June 9.
SOW seeds of faith, hope & love. The First Sunday Potluck on
May 5 at 11:45 AM will be hosted by SPRC. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with one another. Stay tuned for Forks & Fellowship Groups meeting this summer.
KNOW God. In the coming weekends, at the Church we will
share in Holy Communion and celebrate our high school graduates (May 4 & 5); celebrate special women in our lives (May 11 & 12); and remember those who died in service to our country (May 25 & 26). Guests are always invited & welcome to worship!
GROW with Jesus. Post-Easter studies continue with our Sunday
School classes & weekly small groups — get involved! Looking to connect? Talk to Rev. Cindi or Pastor Joe for more info!
GO into the world. We will continue to support Food Pantry,
Rescue Mission and our Blessing Box. In addition, there are still
many opportunities to make food, muck out basements & serve at
distribution center for flood relief. To get involved, sign-up to
volunteer at the Church Office. And give blood!
Donate Blood in Honor of Max Becker
son of Sara & Kyle Becker / grandson of Miki & Jeff Naylor Monday, May 6 from 12 PM to 6 PM (Outreach Center)
“The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name.” John 20:30-31 (NLT)
As we come out of our Easter Season and have entered into our “50 Days of Prayer,” we celebrate our church, our staff, all of our members, the work they do and the love they show. At Ignite during this season, we will look at how Jesus is asking us to Live and how a Loving God prepares us to go out and serve others.
LIVING:
April 28 – Believe in Me John 20:24-31 & Psalm 149:1-5
May 5 – Follow Me John 21:1-19 & Psalm 30:1-5, 11-12
May 12 – Listen To Me (Mother’s Day) John 10:22-30 & Psalm 23
LOVING:
May 19 – Marked by a Loving God John 13:31-35 & Psalm 148:7-13a
May 26 – Sent by a Loving God John 14:13-21 & Psalm 67
June 2 – Embodied by a Loving God John 17:20-26 & Psalm 97:1-7, 9
June 9 – Empowered by a Loving God Acts 2:1-21 & Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
As we transition into summer, Rev. Cindi & I prepare to attend our Great Plains Annual Conference, we ask for continued prayers for all those who rebuild after the spring flooding, those who will travel here to help those affected recover. We pray for our Bishop and conference staff as they prepare for the work that is put before us. We pray for all United Methodists as we continue to search for ways to come together stronger than before. And we especially ask for prayers for all of you and the work that you do for God. I pray that God will reach into all our hearts and find new ways to draw each of us closer to Him.
Blessings & Peace, Pastor Joe
The journey of spiritual growth is a long one… M. Scott Peck
Following Easter, I believe that our task is to keep on keepin’ on! The spiritual disciplines that we have embraced during the Lenten season shouldn't be done; in fact, as Christians, we should always be learning and growing.
From April 27 & 28 to June 1 & 2, we will be revisiting Dr. M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values & Spiritual Growth (1978) with the sermon series road less traveled. In the book, there are important themes that challenge people to embrace the divine presence in their lives. These themes fit perfectly with the Post-Easter scripture passages from the Acts of the Apostles, so let’s continue the journey together!
April 27 & 28 / DISCIPLINE: Balancing Act Acts 5:27-32
May 4 & 5 / LOVE: Defined Acts 9:1-20
May 11 & 12 / LOVE: Mystery Acts 9:36-43
May 18 & 19 / GROWTH & RELIGION: Tunnel Vision Acts 11:1-18
May 25 & 26 / GRACE: Miracles & Visions Acts 16:9-15
June 1 & 2 / GRACE: Welcoming Acts 1:1-11
See you in Church! Grace & Peace, Rev. Cindi
Our Church Family
“CAN YOU HELP US HELP THEM?”
Blessing Box Needs: Single serving items or quick lunch kits
Food Pantry Needs: Food Item Request: Peanut Butter
The collection barrels are located in the west entrance next to the elevator and by the alley.
Columbus Rescue Mission: Canned Fruits & Vegetables
Thank you for sharing your blessings!
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Memorial Corner:
February 1, 2019 – April 1, 2019
Marsha Veach Sandy Peterson Lorraine Egger
Larry Groteluschen Cliff “Neil” Newman
Glen Plettner Bill Eihausen Henry Rice
Want more information? www.columbusfumc.com
Email Blast The Email Blast, which contains weekly information about what is happening in church and around our community, will continue to go out once a week on Thursday. To sign up with your email address, please contact the church office or email: [email protected]
Facebook: First UMC & Outreach Center Columbus, NE
Instagram: firstumccolumbusne
Here is the QR Code that will take you directly to FUMC website where you can read the circuit rider online, and look at the calendar for important dates
Plan ahead next Circuit Rider Deadline is:
Wednesday May15, 2019
Thank You! I would like to thank you and everyone else
at FUMC for your hospitality this week. I wish we could have gotten more work
done before we left.
Kerry Herkelman Southwest Region Disaster Coordinator
Great Plains United Methodist Conference
Wednesday Lenten Luncheon Series 2019 / THANK YOU!
The Wednesday Lenten Luncheon Series with the theme: “For The Journey, Travel Light, Pack Wisely” was held at the First United Methodist Church on five Wednesdays from March 13-April 10, 2019. The ecumenical series united the First United Methodist Church, St. Luke’s Church, Federated Church, and Grace Episcopal Church. Each Lenten service was followed by a lunch of soups, sandwiches, pickles, and desserts. A Huge “Thank You” goes out to all helping in any way with the Lenten Luncheon Series. All persons united for an inspirational Lenten worship service, meal, and fellowship.
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First United Methodist Church
2710 14th St 3602 16th Street (Outreach Center)
Columbus NE 68601
Please Pray Daily: Come, Holy Spirit, Come.
Transform our lives & our Church. In the name of Jesus Christ,
we pray, AMEN.
The 50 Days of Prayer is a First UMC tradition to PRAY
from Easter until the Day of Pentecost.
In 2015, we prayed for the Building Committee that was evaluating our use of the Outreach Center
at Northtown Mall, and we participated in Change the World Day!
In 2016, we again participated in Change the World Day, and our church prayed as we anticipated
the purchase of the building at 3602 16th Street on May 31 to serve as our Outreach Center.
We prepared for transition from associate pastor Rev. Aaron Duell & Rev. Seong Lee & family!
In 2018, we prayed for the move & transition of our associate pastor & family, and we prayed for a new Associate Pastor which led us to “raise
up” our own associate, Pastor Joe Krepel.
Prayer is powerful!
In 2019, we pray for our Strategic Planning & Vision Team seeking God’s Vision
for First UMC & Outreach Center!
Children & Youth Ministries
May 6 from 5 to 8 PM Tip Nights @ Pizza Ranch
for Puerto Rico Mission Trip
July 3 Dairy Queen Fundraiser Night
High School Senior Recognition
Weekend of May 5 & 6
Senior/Family Brunch: 9 AM on Sunday
in the Fellowship Hall
Presentation of Seniors and Scholarships @ 10:30 AM service.
Vacation Bible School 2019
June 3-7 @ First UMC
Discover the wonders of God’s universe!
Now seeking volunteers. Call the Church office or talk to Sandy or Sarah.
Sign-Up to attend CHURCH CAMP this summer! SCHOLARSHIPS available for all students.
Talk to Sarah B. for more info!
Confirmation 2019 Journey Soon-to-be eighth graders: Confirmation Camp
is June 24-27. Please Register ASAP.
REGISTER FOR JOURNEY, Sun. May 12 anytime between 9 & 10:15 AM
End of Year Youth Bowling Night May 8 RSVP by May 1 to Sarah Borgman FREE for all youth and families includes supper and two games of bowling
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Come to the Outreach Center to meet your Prayer Buddy. Have supper, join in worship,
then have a special time with your buddy over an ice cream sundae.
Meal: 5-6:30 PM Worship: 6:45-7:15 PM
Ice Cream Sundaes: 7:15-7:30 PM
Summer Splash!
Starts on May 22 6:30 to 8:30 PM (no meal)
Children & Youth, watch for the schedule
of fun activities & special events!
1st Laci Bodner Ryan Sims Nina Svasek
2nd
Jane Barr Caleb Sky David Snyder Darin Svoboda
3rd
Diane Boruch Elisabeth Cunningham Desiree Gillotte Darin Glenn Marilyn Johnson John Peters Jamie Reeg Brooklyn Wetgen
4th
Sebastian DeLaCruz Braeden Iwan Rob Runion
5th Winton Gassmann Andrea Pearson Frances Griffiths Terri Hager Savannah King Aurorah Metcalfe
6th Gracyn Behn Joseph McFarland
7th Robert Discoe Lana Reed
8th Craig Bradshaw John Hannah Patricia Luebbe Clara Makovicka Jason Metcalfe Brianna Munoz
9th Darlene Rosendahl
10th Dylan Brayton Jenell Dabill Sandy Martensen Chad Pieters Alicea Rohde
11th Judy Dobbs Brandon Figge Alex Hough Lacey Kool John Petersen Jocelyn Tierney
12th Austin Asmus Dillon Houser Tyler Nelson Lynette Rice
13th Ethan Hanzel Miki Naylor
14th Emma Bodner Reagan Eickhoff Katerina Fricke James Hanna Emma Stewart Erin Van Surksum
15th Cecile DeFreece Tate Milosich Sam Nelson Jean Olsan Jamie Schacher Joshua Schindel
16th Jean Danforth Axl Schaefer Aidan Worley
17th
Elek Izaguirre Cynthia Meays Ryan Pickinpaugh Donovan Ryther- Schmidt Tyler Slizoski Brynn Stelk
18th Olivia Bice Nathan Kool Jack Reed Eli Simard Sue Zaruba
19th Bob Blaser Aubrey Micek
21st Madison Henderson
22nd Caleb Kitt Aiden Lash
23rd
Gracie Luebbe Lora Supencheck Stephanie Van Winkle Gary Walters
24th
Mark Hunt Nevaeh Pickinpaugh Debbie Swann
25th Matthew Klinetobe Joshua Loontjer Colton Martensen Lindsay Olsan Elizabeth Sanchez
26th
Candace Becher Emily Cunningham Opal Greene Denene Owens Dean Rasmussen Nolan Runion
27th Troy Coffey Britton Ferris Michelle Figge Hope Freshour Kristy Glodowski Marty Rice
28th Liam Blaser Patsy Patchen Ryan Range Allan Vyhnalek Tatum Wolfe
29th Aric Alt Marie Coulter Ryan Hiemer Bryan Kearney Trevor King
30th Pamala Hannah Debra Hanson Carter Hunt Kay McWilliams Landon Owens Dexter Reeves Jenna Schoening Luke Simard
31st Alyssa Hogeland Kurt Kuhlman Pat Kuhn Alyssa Rodriguez
Underlined names denote XYZ Members If we have missed your birthday, made an error
listing it, or if you would prefer not to have it listed, please call the Church Office.
Giving & Missions
Thank You for your contributions to the Piece by Piece Capital Campaign. Remember that the
campaign will continue thru 2020.
Watch for reminders and updates as well
as our progress!
Please continue to PRAY at 3:12 each day
as we claim 2 Corinthians 3:12, Therefore, since we have such a hope,
we are very bold.
Great Plains Disaster Response
Ready to make a difference?
● Donate Money for Flood Relief
● Purchase items
for Cleaning Kits & Hygiene Kits ● Make meals
● Host volunteers ● Volunteer at Distribution Centers
● Get “just in time” ERT training ● Muck out homes ● Contact Church Office for more info!
As the Great Plains Disaster Response teams are still working around Columbus, get involved and thank them for their time & gifts! Then “pay it
forward” to the next area in need!
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…”
Matthew 25:35a
A Place At the Table’s Weekend Backpack Program has been serving Columbus Public Schools since January of 2013. Our pur-pose is to provide easy to prepare meals for students at risk for food insecurity. Food Bank of the Heartland joined our effort soon after. Together we are able to provide bags of food for 272 students, K-12, each week. We purchase food for 136 students and Food Bank of the Heartland provides bags of food for an additional 136 students at no cost to us.
We are a community program based in the Outreach Center. Each Tuesday morning, volunteers meet to set out the food for that week, and at 5:30 PM that evening volunteers meet to bag up the food which will be delivered by additional volunteers to the schools on Friday morning. We have been blessed by the generosity of so many people who truly care about the young people of our community.
From the volunteers who help pick up our groceries every six weeks to the people who help unload the Food Bank of the Heartland truck each month, we can only do what we do with the help of volunteers. If you are interested in being a volun-teer or donating, please contact Denene Owens (402) 564-5077.
Meals on Wheels!
First UMC will be providing meals on May 13-17. Please contact Paul Badje
at 402-564-8863 for volunteer opportunities.
May & Upcoming Events
Connections will be meeting at Dusters
on May 19 following the 10:30 AM service.
Connections is a group of women that meet for lunch on the third Sunday
of each month, or for different social events.
May 5 at 11:45 AM / Fellowship Hall
Host: SPRC
Main Dish: TBD
Bring a side dish or dessert to share!
Call the Church Office if you or your committee would like to host a first Sunday potluck.
Nebraska Unicameral Visit Thursday, May 2
AWARE is a group of people that are interested
in the current events that are happening in and around the world.
There will be a group heading to the NE State Capital on Thursday, May 2 to meet with
Senator Mike Moser.
9:00 - Leave United Methodist Church parking lot (we will carpool) 11:00 - Arrive at Senator Moser’s office (Observe unicameral in Session) Noon - Lunch on own 1:00 - Meet with Senator Moser for about an hour 2:00 - Observe unicameral 3:00 or Depending on the interest of the debates Possibly stop somewhere for dessert to debrief.
Please contact Marilyn Zehring by April 30 to RSVP: 402-564-0756 or [email protected]
Bishop’s Regional Gathering
Saturday, May 4 Time: 2 PM
Columbus First UMC Outreach Center
in the Community Room
Healthy Congregations Team Invites YOU
Sat. May 4 from 8 AM to 5 PM Outreach Center — Youth Underground
Please RSVP to reserve your spot!
Conversational Spanish Class Coming in August
Cost: $100/person (includes books and instructor)
To register or inquire, call Church Office!
SUMMER TUTORING: July 30, 31 & August 1, 2, 3
from 8 AM to 10 AM
We are in need of volunteers to help drive the students, along with teachers to help the children
learn. Sign-up with Sandy!