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The Monitor March 2017

First United Methodist Church of Salida ldquoLove Live Give As You Have Receivedrdquo

4th amp D Streets (PO Box 945)

Salida CO 81201 (719) 539-2755

Ministers Everyone Pastor Calob Rundell 719-539-2755 (O) 720-879-2267(C) Office Administrator Licia Iverson Organist Rod Schleicher Choir Director Mary Sandell 970-217-0051

Co-Lay Leaders Burrell amp Sherry Welton 719-660-1652 Burrell 480-298-3132 Sherry Church Council Chair Ken Leisher 719-221-3691 Financial Secretary Paul Wilson 719-221-1923

Pastorrsquos e-mail pastorsalidaumcorg Church website wwwsalidaumcorg Church e-mail officesalidaumcorg

Pastorrsquos Ponderings From Rev Calob Rundell

Itrsquos Time To Get Ready

For the past nine months Irsquove been a rookie firefighter with the Chaffee County Fire Protection District In this role Irsquove responded to a wide a variety of incidents from a raging structure fire to a faulty carbon monoxide alarm But most of my time has been spent training so that I can be ready to respond to whatever emergency I get called to In many areas of life training is important because it gets us ready for what is to come With my firefighter training Irsquom prepared and ready to hook up a hose to a hydrant or extricate someone from a crunched car The hours spent getting ready pay off when itrsquos go time Whenever we encounter something that will bring change to our lives it is helpful to have a time to get ready The more prepared we are the greater impact the change will have The more time we take to study about reflect on or practice something the greater prepared we will be when it is time to act This is true of more than just practical things like learning how to hook up a fire hose to a hydrant or take a ladder off a truck It is true in our spiritual lives as well Greater preparation equals greater impact Beginning with Ash Wednesday on March 1st we enter into the season of Lent This season of preparation goes until Easter morning on Sunday April 16th When most people think of Lent they think of a time to voluntarily give something up that they think is bad for them like chocolate or wasting time on the internet The practice of fasting from something can be a helpful part of Lent but the season is so much more than that Lent is an intentional time to get ready for the events of Holy Week Holy Week contains the most powerful days in the life of the church and in the life of all who follow Jesus It is

because Holy Week is so powerful that we need the season of Lent In the span of just 8 days in Holy Week we encounter Jesus riding triumphantly into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as the crowd shouts His praise We see Jesus cause a violent ruckus in the temple We hear Jesus say things that are hard for everyone to listen to We gather with the disciples to take part in the Last Supper We watch helplessly as Jesus is betrayed taken to trial and His followers are scattered We cower as Jesus is crucified as a criminal We are overcome with fear as we wait through the anxiety of Holy Saturday And then we experience the power of victory with the empty tomb

on Easter morning That is A LOT in 8 days All of Holy Week is powerful and all of it can be life changing So we must be prepared During Lent we are called to do the things that will prepare us for Holy Week Pray Pray a lot Pray intentionally Read the Gospels Engage with the poor and the lonely around you Fast Give something

up that is bad for you Take something on that is good for the world If we do some of those things (or all of them) we will be ready for the full power and impact that Holy Week brings to our lives And we will be changed One way to be prepared for Holy Week this year is to come be a part of worship on Sunday mornings at 1030am During each Sunday of Lent we will be taking a close look at the events that transpire during those 8 days Jesus washing the disciplesrsquo feet Jesus praying in the garden the trial of Jesus the crucifixion and the Last Supper Peace

Rev Calob Rundell pastorsalidaumcorg PS If you want to talk more about what you can do during Lent to get ready for Holy Week you are most certainly welcome to be in conversation with me

2

ldquoHeaven at 1100rdquo

Join us each Wednesday at 1100am in the Parlor for 20 minutes of Contemplative Prayer (Silence)

Any questions please see Licia Iverson or Sherry Welton

Faith Book Club Tuesday March 14th

at 1000AM This group is now meeting at

the home of Catherine Hayden Please call Catherine

for more information (719) 539-8561

Prayers Praise

amp Celebrations

Kirk Banghart ndash Continued prayers requested for former

Salida Middle School principal and teacher Kirk

Banghart In late January Kirk was diagnosed with a

brain tumor the size of a plum He recently had a 6 hour

surgery at Swedish Hospital in Denver to remove the

tumor He has made good progress through several

complications Kirk was released from Swedish Hospital

on Saturday and is now back home in Salida He will

continue his therapy here moving forward It is yet

undetermined when he will be able to return to work but

his progress has been great so far Everyone is SO

grateful for all of the thoughts prayers and concerns on

his and the familys behalf Profound gratitude from

Kirk Arika Kuper and Kallister as well as other friends

and family Please keep Kirk Arika their family and all

those caring for Kirk in your prayers

Jerry Long- Please keep Jerry Lon deep within your

prayers Recently Jerry Long was hospitalized in

Colorado Springs at Memorial Hospital following the

experience of unexplained jaundice Pastor spent many

hours with Jerry over several days and has Jerryrsquos

permission to relay the following information

After testing it was revealed that Jerry has Stage 4 cancer

throughout his chest The jaundice was a result of a

tumor obstructing the bile duct which Jerry had a

procedure to address that Unfortunately there is no

treatment or procedure for him regarding the cancer and

related tumors It has been recommended that he receive

palliative care at this time

Jerry is now home in Salida and seeing his medical

professionals here We will keep you posted as we know

more about what support he wants and needs May Jerry

know the deep presence of Godrsquos love as he moves

through this difficult time If you would like to send Jerry

a card his mailing address is PO Box 455 Salida 81201

Tom Yerkey ndash Please keep Tom and Karen in your

prayers as Tom gets stronger and stronger every day

Tom was recently hospitalized in Denver to receive a

new infusion treatment for his cancer The good news is

that he has responded well to this treatment We are

hopeful that he amp Karen will be able to return to Salida

very soon

Thank you to all who facilitated this yearrsquos Sweetheart

Breakfast It is with great appreciation that we say

thank you to those who stepped up to help with the

cooking in the unexpected absence of Jerry Long due

to illness Beautiful music was provided by Mary

Sandell accompanied by Rod Schleicher

Please send your prayer requests updates celebrations and announcements to Licia at officesalidaumcorg

March CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays March 3 Dick Isenberger

March 4 Jim Rees

March 7 Susan Little

March 10 Bob Campbell

March 12 Virginia Imig

March 12 Ginny Cunningham

March 12 Randy Bergstrom

March 13 Debbie Jackson

March 20 Licia Iverson

March 24 Carol Witter

March 27 Eliza Collins

March 28 Alan Adams

Anniversaries March 21 Pat amp Norris Miller

March 25 Judith amp Ed Kinzie

Request from Licia Please be sure to let the office

know about the dates of the birthdays and anniversaries

in your family We love to celebrate such joys

3

The March

Menrsquos Breakfast will NOT MEET this month

See you in April

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

March Ushers - Coordinator Ginny Cunningham March 5 Ginny amp Jerry Cunningham March 12 Judy Eyler amp Debbie Jackson March 19 Judith amp Ed Kinzie March 26 Burrell Welton amp TBD

March Liturgists - Coordinator Karen Yerkey March 5 Judy Naviaux March 12 Karen Yerkey March 19 Mary Reeves March 26 Sherry Welton

March Fellowship Hosts ndash Coordinator Barb Zechman March 5 Available March 12 Linda amp Randy Bergstrom March 19 Licia Iverson March 26 Available

VITA is Here (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Once again our church is providing the Salida location for

this valuable community service VITA appointments will

began on Saturday Feb 4th and Thursday Feb 9

th will run

through Thursday April 13th and Saturday April 15

th

Call (719) 221-6353 for your appointment

Tax Assistance in Salida

Itrsquos that time of year for all of us to get ready for the tax year 2016 Wersquore happy to announce that the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will again be offered in Salida We will be setting up VITA in the basement of the Methodist Church at 4th and D St (228 4

th

Street) just as we did last year to provide free income-tax return preparation

VITA will again have offices in both Salida and Buena Vista Salida will have hours on Thursdays from 8 to 12 and again on Saturdays from 8 to 3 BV typically has hours in the afternoons on Tues and Thurs For Salida you can call (719) 221-6353 to reserve your date and time We estimate an hour per tax return

This year the program in Salida will continue to be run by two knowledgeable VITA volunteers who moved to Salida from Iowa in December of 2013 The couple Randy and Linda Bergstrom have worked with the VITA program for 15+ years and are very excited to be able to work with the IRS and continue VITA in a location to take care of community members in Salida We also have some great returning volunteers to help and some new volunteers

The IRS created VITA so that low-to- moderate income and senior taxpayers could have free preparation and filing of income tax returns that claim the deductions exemptions and credits for which they are eligible VITA was started by the IRS in 1969 and since then millions of returns have been prepared by volunteers Volunteers have been providing this service in Salida and Buena Vista for about thirty years The IRS provides training and tests and certifies the volunteers providing the assistance Itrsquos not too late to volunteer to help out for this yearrsquos VITA program in either certified (tax preparer) or non-certified positions If yoursquore interested email Randy or Linda at VITASalidagmailcom

Tax preparation includes state and federal returns free e-filing and direct deposit of income tax refunds In order for married couples to e-file a joint return both spouses must be present Taxpayers should bring all of their 2016 tax records including W-2 and 1099 forms a copy of their 2015 tax return if possible photo identification and social security cards for themselves and social security cards for all dependents If child-care expenses are to be claimed bring the providers tax Identification number or social security number For direct deposit of refunds bring a check or deposit slip for the deposit account Information on health insurance will also be required as it was last year We look forward to seeing all of you again this year

On Sunday

Evening Feb 26th we celebrated the

baptism of Jayla Peacock What a beautiful evening it was

4

Church Finance Update

Hello Friends Here is an update regarding the churchrsquos finances

through January 2017 If you have any questions about these

numbers please speak with Licia Iverson in the office or Paul

Wilson our Financial Secretary Our next Finance Committee Mtg will be on

Tuesday April 18th

at 100PM in Century Hall

Receipts amp Expenses January 2017 Year to Date

Receipts (Unrestricted) $1625700 $1625700

Apportionments - paid -$ 282900 -$ 282900

Other Receipts (Restricted) NA for this chart NA for this chart

Total Net Receipts $1342900 $1342900

Expenses - Operating $ 494200 $ 494200

Expenses ndash Pastor Salary amp

Benefits Parsonage Staff Wages $ 894900 $ 894900

Total Expenses $1389100 $1389100

Net Income (Loss) -$ 46200 -$ 46200

All financial figures are rounded to the nearest dollar

Category Definitions

Receipts (Unrestricted) The churchrsquos receipts are like your own paycheck or pension check Our ongoing receipts consist primarily of pledged and non-pledged offerings and loose plate offerings Gifts given specifically to our General Fund Faith Fund proceeds from our fundraising efforts are also part of our receipts These receipts are unrestricted in their use for the church

Other Receipts (Restricted) We often receive receipts specified for outreach efforts such as the Samaritan Fund the Endowment Fund UMCOR Summer Raft Guide Dinner Program building use as well as certain fundraising efforts such as the Windows Restoration Campaign All these receipts are restricted for the use intended and are not subject to the apportionment paid to the conference nor do they cover monthly expenses

Apportionments A portion (13) of our monthly receipts (unrestricted) listed above is then paid to the Rocky Mountain Conference to support the wider mission of the United Methodist Church This apportionment is paid each month for the receipts of the previous month The apportionment amount paid that is reflected in our November finances was based on October receipts

Expenses - Operating The church has many of the same expenses that we all have in our own homes We have to pay for insurance utilities minor repairs supplies as well as payroll taxes for our employees

Expenses ndash Pastor Salary amp Benefits Parsonage Staff Wages The church also pays the pastorrsquos salary and benefits employs an office administrator organist choir director and a custodian Our parsonage the home for our pastor has expenses such as utilities insurance and the mortgage payment

February numbers will be in Aprilrsquos Monitor

Thank you to those who make additional financial gifts to the church throughout the year Your tax-deductible contributions greatly help our church Your generous giving makes everything possible that goes on in the life of this church

Thank you again for your generous and faithful financial support If you have any questions about the church finances andor questions about your 2017 pledge please speak with our Financial Secretary Paul Wilson You may contact Paul at (630) 730-8590 or pwilson54aolcom

Bible Studies Available

The Menrsquos Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 1000AM in Century Hall

Our Womenrsquos Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 930AM in Century Hall

If you would be interested in providing flowers for our altar on a Sunday morning please call Norma Ricketts to schedule that date

(719) 221-9226 cell (719) 395-6329 home

Rocky Mtn United Methodist Foundation Presents

Will-Power Program for Salida FUMC

This month Salida FUMC in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain United Methodist Foundation will conduct a program at our Church to emphasize the importance of having a will and to assist members in making or updating their wills

Recently our church was the recipient of a generous bequest from a member in her will It has enabled us to meet needs of our church that needed to be addressed without putting a strain on our finances

Beginning February 19 information was provided regarding the importance of wills and estate planning It is estimated that 70 of Americans have no will Without one the state may be the one to decide what happens to your estate not your family You will be given an opportunity to fill out a brief anonymous Wills Information Survey and place it unsigned in the collection plate Additional information will be given on subsequent Sundays and the program will conclude with a Wills Workshop on March 12 following our worship to be conducted by a representative from the Foundation and Randy Bergstrom a tax attorney with estate planning experience

5

Sunday Night Worship Service

COME SEE WHAT GOODNESS IS HAPPENING DURING THESE EVENING SERVICES

When 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month 630-715pm What We sing pray talk about Jesus And then we offer communion (optional) in the sanctuary Where At the church building in Century Hall

EVERYONE IS INVITED BRING A FRIEND

Operation Spirit

From

The Heart of the Rockies

Salida Troops Donations

We are helping to collect items for a project at the Lutheran church for our Salida troops

All donations need to be here on or before Sunday March 26th

Collection box is in Century Hall Packing of Boxes will take place on Tues March 28th at 900am

at the Lutheran Church in their basement

Thank you so much for your help Items needed are

Ziplock Baggies quart or sandwich size

Crackers Small individual packets

Drink Mixes ndash individual packets

AA Batteries

All items travel size if possible

We are always looking to add other troop members (who are stationed out of the country)

to receive these monthly boxes Please let Ginny Biglow know if you have someone in mind

Special Request Monetary Donations are needed to cover the cost of shipping the packages to our troops

Make checks payable to First Lutheran write TROOPS on memo line

Mail to First Lutheran Church 1237 F St Salida CO 81201

Why Use Our

Safeway Cards

$$$$$$$$$$$$

Many reasons to buy RELOADABLE Safeway Cards

1 5 of all purchases are given to the SUMC

2 Cards may be used for pharmacy groceries or anything else sold at Safeway

3 If refilled with a credit card you will still collect any rewards offered such as frequent flyer miles or cash back offers

4 Remaining amount on card will be reflected on each receipt

5 If card is lost it can be replaced Notify Barb or the church office immediately We will call Safeway and have the card deactivated and a new card will be issued to you with remaining funds

6 Easy to use just swipe and go 7 All cashiers know how to add funds They will

walk you through the process which I will list at the close of this article

8 Add funds if needed prior to checking out groceries

9 A tax receipt will be issued toward your refund

The cards may be purchased from Barb Williams or the church office for $10 which has $10 worth of funds on it for purchases To add funds Tell the cashier you want to add funds

1 Swipe Safeway card 2 On the screen punch add funds 3 On keyboard type in amount that you want to add 4 Punch enter 5 Swipe credit card and sign 6 A receipt will be issued to you by the cashier 7 Go forth and shop This is an easy way for our church to raise money with no cost to the individual Please consider a reloadable card to help our church Barb Williams Coordinator

Community

Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday

March 1 - 630pm

at Salida UMC hosted by the First Presbyterian Church First Christian Church and Salida United Methodist Church

Not able to attend the evening service Clergy from the Episcopal Church Salida United Methodist Church and First Lutheran Church will offer ldquoashes to gordquo from 830-1130am at the corner of 4th and E streets

6

Remember to turn your clocks

FORWARD 1 hour on Saturday night

March 11th Daylight Savings time begins

on Sunday March 12th

From Margaret Gillikin the Trinity

District Superintendent

Dear Friends

As we begin Lent this March I invite you to join me in taking Jesus seriously when he invites us to Come to me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest The following is a prayer practice I use regularly to release my burdens to God The freedom and empowerment this grants me and others who use this method are significant I hope you will give it a try either working with a prayer partner - with one person asking the questions and the other person answering then trading or by yourself with a journal talking out loud (to your plants the dog) or in silence Here are the questions for reflection to guide a Clearing

1 How are you feeling a loss of power freedom or self-control Or what are you struggling with presently how are you suffering (Ex My sister is driving me nuts)

2 Whats everything youre telling yourself feeling about this (Ex Shes self-centered takes advantage of me doesnt care about my needs I feel judged and unaccepted)

3 What kind of person says these kinds of things (Ex Someone with hurt feelings whos tired of a situation that never seems to improve)

4 What are the impacts on you when youre in this space (Ex I act like Eeyore all depressed and moody going off by myself to eat thistles (too much crunchy stuff that lets me chew on whats bugging me) thinking no one loves me I also lose sleep and am generally irritable)

5 What are the impacts on others (Ex By being out of communication with my sister and others people miss me and the gifts of relationship we have Irsquom being wary of one person put up defenses against others and I push away those I most want to be close to)

6 Do you take responsibility for these words attitudes and behaviors (Ex Yes I know Im not capable of changing my sister or her behavior but I am responsible for myself ie I am able to respond in a different more life-giving way) 7 What is there to give up What can you let go of amp allow Jesus to carry for you (Ex I give up insisting that my sister act the way I do I let go of expecting mutuality just because thats what Id prefer I release judging her I let go of being impatient with myself for getting tripped up by this again)

8 Is there anything God wants you to give up Pray in silence to listen for something to be revealed (Ex I give up my ego of feeling better than her)

9 Assess if youre now feeling clear and unburdened Generally there is a sense of peace nothing else comes to mind or you may even feel light hearted and begin to have playful answers accompanied by laughter If you havent experienced a shift go back to earlier steps Once clear move on

10 Believing that we humans are created in the Divine image amp remembering that God creates through the power of the Word I believe that our words are powerful Thus the last question is what possibility do you want to create today (Ex The possibility I am creating for myself and my life is accepting myself and others for how we are being love walking in step with Christ trusting amp believing in miracles peace amp serenity hope amp healing)

The possibilities are truly endless One small detail it is important to phrase your answers in questions 7 amp 8 in active voice to make them more powerful Instead of saying I need to or want to instead say I let go I give up I release You may even want to make a letting go gesture with your hands as you speak or imagine placing that attitude or behavior directly into Gods hands

Whatever spiritual disciplines you choose to practice during these 40 days of preparation I pray that they will lead you closer to the heart of God and that the peace of Christ which passes understanding blesses you throughout the Lenten season

Blessings on the journey

TRINITY

Views

7

In cooperation with the administration of Longfellow Elementary school here in Salida we are collecting gym shoes for students who are experiencing homelessness

Information RE SHOES for Youth

Velcro preferred over shoes with laces

Shoes for both girls and boys

Kid sizes 2 and up

New or gently used

Sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall

World Day of Prayer Service in Salida Colorado

100 pm Friday March 3 2017 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

4th and D Street Salida Colorado

Prepared by the women of the Philippines World Day of Prayer USA wwwwdp-usaorg 2128702466

Art for WDP 2017 by Rowena ldquoApolrdquo Laxamana-StaRosa A Glimpse of the Philippine Situation

World Day of Prayer 2017

Women men and children in more than 170 countires and

regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer on Friday

March 3 2017 This year the women of the WDP

Committee of the Philippines call us to worship considering

the words ldquoAm I being unfair to yourdquo With these words

as backdrop we are invited to learn about the Philippinewsrsquo

history and rich cultural diversity

The women of the Philippines share their stories of

intergenerational wisdom traditions and experiences of

Godrsquos profound love and acceptance The focus is on

Matthew 201-16 the parable of the laborers in the

vineyard The Bible study and worship service invite us to

explore concepts of economic justice both in the Filipino

context and around the world and our response in light of

Godrsquos generosity

This yearrsquos service will be held on Friday March 3 at 100

pm at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Salida

at the corner of 4th and D Streets The audiorium is handicap

accessible

Invite your friends family and community of aith to join in

the women of the Philippines in prayer and son to support

ecumenical efforts toward justice peace healing and

wholeness The annual offering supports the work of World

Day of Prayer USA and helps meet the eneeds f familis in

the Philippines and around the world who are victims of

many forms of poverty vilience and injustice

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement

of Christian women of many traditions who come together

to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first

Friday in March World Day of Prayer was founded over 7

decades ago on the idea that prayer and action are

inseparable in the service of Godrsquos kingdom Services begin

at sunrise in the Pacific and follow the sun across the globe

on the day of celebration Each year a different countryrsquos

committee servces as the writers of the World Day of Prayer

worship service

For more information contact Ruth Sparling at 719-221-

9494 or the national office of the Word Day of Prayer USA

(wwwwdpusaorg)

8

Virginia Imigrsquos Journey of Hope

Hello Friends

This is Sarah Imig Osani Virginia Imigs daughter writing to request prayers love and financial support for her upcoming treatment for her vision

As you know she has been diagnosed with bilateral non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and her vision has been low for many years Most recently I came across a neurologist in Berlin Germany (Center for Vision Restoration) who has had some success in treating this condition We are fortunate that Dr Anton Fedorov has accepted her for treatment in July however it is not covered by insurance I have set up a Medical Fundraising Fund for her and here is the link - httpswwwyoucaringcom virginianimig-759381

If you are interested in following this effort or are in a position to contribute any amount to Virginiarsquos treatment fund we would be very grateful She will need to pay privately for travel to Germany hotel accommodations for two weeks and undergoing two weeks of electrical stimulation therapy

If you are not comfortable making an ldquoonlinerdquo contribution you may write a check to me Sarah Imig Osani and I will see to it that the funds are applied to her treatment and related expenses

Checks may be mailed to Sarah Imig Osani 7015 S Fultondale Cir Aurora CO 80015

The link to Dr Fedorovs clinic is httpswwwrestore-visioncom if you are interested in checking it out

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed and to those who plan to do so

We are so grateful for all financial contributions to assist with Virginiarsquos travel to Germany and treatment

Thank you all for caring about Virginia our family and your prayerful support of Virginiarsquos Journey of Hope

Sarah Imig Osani

(Mark your calendars NOW)

Ongoing Weekly Scheduled Items Include

Sundays Choir Practice 915am Worship 1030am High School Youth Prog at Presbyterian Ch 630pm Tuesdays Menrsquos Bible Study 1000am Century Hall Wednesdays Womenrsquos Bible Study 930am Century Hall Heaven at Eleven Contemplative Prayer Gp 1100am 20 min Silence Parlor Middle School Youth Prog at Presbyterian Ch 700pm Thursdays VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) 800-1200 Bsmt Church is closed for cleaning 1200-200pm Salida Brass Practice 600-730pm Choir Rm Fridays Church Office is Closed Saturdays VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) 700-300 Bsmt (except for Sat March 11th ndash NO VITA)

Wed Mar 1 Ash Wednesday Community Service 630pm

Fri Mar 3 World Day of Prayer 100pm First Christian Ch

Sat Mar 4 NO Menrsquos Breakfast this Month

Sun Mar 5 Worship Service with Communion

Sat Mar 11 TURN CLOCKS FORWARD ndash 1 HOUR

Sun Mar 12 Daylight Savings Time Begins ndash Spring Forward

Sun Mar 12 Will-Power Workshop after worship Century Hall

Sun Mar 12 Sunday Eve Worship Svs 630-715pm CH

Sun-Tues Mar 12-14 Plymouth Park UMC Gp 600-800pm Bsmt (312)Century HallSanctuary (313-14)

Tues Mar 14 Faith Book Club 1000am Catherine Haydenrsquos Hm

Tues Mar 14 Trustees Committee 100pm Century Hall

Thurs Mar 16 NAMI Monthly Support Gp 630-830pm

Mon Mar 20 Care Team 930am Century Hall

Mon Mar 20 Monitor Articles Due

Mon-Thurs Mar 20-23 Wamego UMC Youth Gp Basement

Tues Mar 21 Church Council Mtg 1000am Century Hall

Sun Mar 26 Troop Donations Due

Sun Mar 26 UMCOR Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing)


Tues Mar 28 Pack Troop Boxes 900am Lutheran Ch Bsmt

2

ldquoHeaven at 1100rdquo

Join us each Wednesday at 1100am in the Parlor for 20 minutes of Contemplative Prayer (Silence)

Any questions please see Licia Iverson or Sherry Welton

Faith Book Club Tuesday March 14th

at 1000AM This group is now meeting at

the home of Catherine Hayden Please call Catherine

for more information (719) 539-8561

Prayers Praise

amp Celebrations

Kirk Banghart ndash Continued prayers requested for former

Salida Middle School principal and teacher Kirk

Banghart In late January Kirk was diagnosed with a

brain tumor the size of a plum He recently had a 6 hour

surgery at Swedish Hospital in Denver to remove the

tumor He has made good progress through several

complications Kirk was released from Swedish Hospital

on Saturday and is now back home in Salida He will

continue his therapy here moving forward It is yet

undetermined when he will be able to return to work but

his progress has been great so far Everyone is SO

grateful for all of the thoughts prayers and concerns on

his and the familys behalf Profound gratitude from

Kirk Arika Kuper and Kallister as well as other friends

and family Please keep Kirk Arika their family and all

those caring for Kirk in your prayers

Jerry Long- Please keep Jerry Lon deep within your

prayers Recently Jerry Long was hospitalized in

Colorado Springs at Memorial Hospital following the

experience of unexplained jaundice Pastor spent many

hours with Jerry over several days and has Jerryrsquos

permission to relay the following information

After testing it was revealed that Jerry has Stage 4 cancer

throughout his chest The jaundice was a result of a

tumor obstructing the bile duct which Jerry had a

procedure to address that Unfortunately there is no

treatment or procedure for him regarding the cancer and

related tumors It has been recommended that he receive

palliative care at this time

Jerry is now home in Salida and seeing his medical

professionals here We will keep you posted as we know

more about what support he wants and needs May Jerry

know the deep presence of Godrsquos love as he moves

through this difficult time If you would like to send Jerry

a card his mailing address is PO Box 455 Salida 81201

Tom Yerkey ndash Please keep Tom and Karen in your

prayers as Tom gets stronger and stronger every day

Tom was recently hospitalized in Denver to receive a

new infusion treatment for his cancer The good news is

that he has responded well to this treatment We are

hopeful that he amp Karen will be able to return to Salida

very soon

Thank you to all who facilitated this yearrsquos Sweetheart

Breakfast It is with great appreciation that we say

thank you to those who stepped up to help with the

cooking in the unexpected absence of Jerry Long due

to illness Beautiful music was provided by Mary

Sandell accompanied by Rod Schleicher

Please send your prayer requests updates celebrations and announcements to Licia at officesalidaumcorg

March CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays March 3 Dick Isenberger

March 4 Jim Rees

March 7 Susan Little

March 10 Bob Campbell

March 12 Virginia Imig

March 12 Ginny Cunningham

March 12 Randy Bergstrom

March 13 Debbie Jackson

March 20 Licia Iverson

March 24 Carol Witter

March 27 Eliza Collins

March 28 Alan Adams

Anniversaries March 21 Pat amp Norris Miller

March 25 Judith amp Ed Kinzie

Request from Licia Please be sure to let the office

know about the dates of the birthdays and anniversaries

in your family We love to celebrate such joys

3

The March


See you in April









th will run


th




th






On Sunday



4






Tuesday April 18th











Net Income (Loss) -$ 46200 -$ 46200















(719) 221-9226 cell (719) 395-6329 home






5





Operation Spirit

From











AA Batteries







Why Use Our

Safeway Cards

$$$$$$$$$$$$













Community


March 1 - 630pm



6







Dear Friends














TRINITY

Views

7





Kid sizes 2 and up

New or gently used


























accessible

















worship service



(wwwwdpusaorg)

8


Hello Friends










Sarah Imig Osani
























3

The March


See you in April









th will run


th




th






On Sunday



4






Tuesday April 18th











Net Income (Loss) -$ 46200 -$ 46200















(719) 221-9226 cell (719) 395-6329 home






5





Operation Spirit

From











AA Batteries







Why Use Our

Safeway Cards

$$$$$$$$$$$$













Community


March 1 - 630pm



6







Dear Friends














TRINITY

Views

7





Kid sizes 2 and up

New or gently used


























accessible

















worship service



(wwwwdpusaorg)

8


Hello Friends










Sarah Imig Osani
























4






Tuesday April 18th











Net Income (Loss) -$ 46200 -$ 46200















(719) 221-9226 cell (719) 395-6329 home






5





Operation Spirit

From











AA Batteries







Why Use Our

Safeway Cards

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