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June 2020

Church Staff

• Pastor:

Lewis Flanigan

404-273-4803

pastor@umc-hampton.org

lsfz@yahoo.com

Director of Discipleship

Sue Kromminga

641-456-4238

education@umc-hampton.org

Office Administrator:

Cindy Shear

641-456-4238

office@umc-hampton.org

Hampton UMC Website:

www.umc-hampton.org

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Committee Up-dates 1

Spring Fling

Radio Ministry

Prayer List

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Coming Sermons

2020 H-D Graduates

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Pastor’s Pondering 4-5

VBS Registration Form 6

Your General Budget 7

Birthdays &

Anniversaries

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Clean Up Closet 9

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United Methodist

Church Hampton

Featured Articles:

Committee Up-dates

During our ‘time in exile’, the committees have been in contact through

email, ZOOM, and/or phone calls. The Worship and Education committees

have been working on how we will be able to resume, whenever that will be.

Reports have been sent to the Leadership Committee, and Michael At-

kinson has been kept abreast of continuing developments. He has also been

helpful in contacts that we needed concerning banking and insurance!

The Trustees have been working on solving our downstairs restroom

problem. It cost about $1,300 to determine exactly what the original problem

was, and figure out the best people to work on it. Estimates were about

$3,000 to dig down in the women’s restroom to repair the pipes. It was dis-

covered that there are further problems, and digging in the front yard will be

necessary to replace/repair pipes. We are awaiting Roto Rooter from Ames to

do that work. They did the inside work, after being recommended by compa-

nies in Hampton. Thank you to Pat and the Trustees who have been working

on this situation while we have been self-isolating.

The Finance Committee has been handling business through emails.

You will note Carol’s report in this Tower taking us through April. Thank you

all for your generosity during this time. You will note that our income has ex-

ceeded our expenditures, partly due to fewer things going on in the building.

However, you will remember that we are paying no pastoral pension or insur-

ance due to having a retired interim pastor; and we have paid no apportion-

ments for the year yet. The Finance Committee is also working to try to keep

back enough to pay for the plumbing repairs at the church, and we are trying

to figure out how we will pay for the ‘tuckpointing’, if and when, it takes place

later this year.

Finally, the SPRC has approved the staff, including program staff, re-

ceive full pay through this time, as long as it is possible to do so. Because of

COVID-19, we have shortened office hours to morning only, with office staff

working limited days and hours in the office. It was recommended by the Iowa

Annual Conference of the UMC that all UMC offices be closed and that em-

ployees work from home. This just wasn’t practical in our situation.

If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Lewis (email lsfz@yahoo.com, or by cell phone 404/273-4803).

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Please Keep in Your Prayers Members and friends confined to their homes or care centers:

Delores Bender — Jean Crawford — Laura Hagensick Don & Mary Jo Jones — Dorothy Juncker — Verlene Murray — Jane Pitts

FLOWERS

June July 5, 19, 26

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Dec 20 is Poinsettias

RADIO

June 14, 28 July 5

Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Radio Partial $40; Full $80

2020 Worship Flowers and Radio Ministry Dates Available

“FOODLESS” SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER - 2020

Each year one of our main fundraisers consist of our “Foodless” Spring Fling. These donations allow

us to pay-it forward and support organizations on an in-house, local, district, state, and national level.

Year after year we continue to successfully raise funds, surpass goals, and reach new fundraiser highs

through your generosity. Our “Foodless” Spring Fling Fundraiser began May 15 with a goal of

$4,500. Donations are still being accepted and may be dropped off at the church office, or mailed to

UMW Treasurer, Carol Nolte, 1694 Warbler Ave, Hampton, IA 50441.

We encourage All persons of our church to participate. If you did not receive a mailing about our

“Foodless” Spring Fling, and would like more information explaining this fundraiser in detail, as well

as the organizations we support, please contact the church office, Judy Kothenbeutel, Bonnie Fielding,

or Carol Nolte.

2020 is becoming a year to remember. Can we make it a year to remember in donations as well? And

will it be a greater year to remember in our support of organizations who may be experiencing unusual

circumstances too?

We thank all of you for your committed support.

United Methodist Women ‘Foodless” Spring Fling Committee

Thank you to all puppets and all who participated in all the Sunday

services. Thank you to all who sent cards and prayed for me.

Ellen Kay Dirks

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Coming Sermons May 31

From Ezekiel 3:16-21, Pastor Lewis will be speaking about being “God’s Mouthpieces”. In every age, God is looking for those who will listen for Him—love enough to speak God’s truth—and, then, let others make their own decisions. How are we answering God’s call? June 7 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 is about “Spiritual Abuse” and God taking over as the rightful shep-herd of his flock. Since the sermon will begin with a story about ‘a humor-impaired preacher’, one might think that is spiritual abuse. But, really this sermon is about whether or not we are following God – recognizing God’s presence in our lives. June 14 Ezekiel 37:1-14 is the familiar story of the dry bones coming to life. Pastor Lewis will speak about “The Breath of Hope”. When God is in our lives, there is no situation or circumstance that is impossible. We just need to let God breathe hope into our spirits. Then we will be challenged to be-lieve, attempt and receive the impossible! June 21 From Matthew 10:24-39, we will learn about “The Divine Lost and Found”. Literally, Jesus is telling us that when we lose our life in the Divine, we find the only life worth living! June 28 Looking at Mark 7:1-5, we ask the question, “Where Do We Go From Here?” Homer Pullen (you’ll have to listen to discover who he is or was) used to say, “No matter where you go, there you are.” However, is that all we want from our Christian faith? Just to end up where we are? Or, are we becoming mature disciples of Jesus Christ?

Matt Waddingham is the son of Jay and Kristi Waddingham.

Matt plans on attending Iowa State University and major in Civil

Engineering.

Alyssa Grace Shirk is the daughter of Charlie and Sarah Shirk.

Alyssa plans to attend Hawkeye Community College and go into

the Dental program.

Elle Sheppard is the daughter of Caleb and Alexis Sheppard.

Elle will attend Iowa State University to major in business

management.

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Please call the church office (641-456-4238) for any additions, corrections, or removals to the Birthday or Anniversary list

JULY BIRTHDAYS

3 Kathy Atkinson, Deb Sabin 6 Keith Peters 7 Carol Shear 8 Joel Orr, Verlin Whipple 9 Patrick Hansen 11 Marian Johnson, Verla Waugh 12 Jan Johnson, Lou Miller, Tim Nelson, Sharon Paulsen 13 Shirley Whipple 14 Ciara Card 15 Bill Burman 16 Dan Miller, Richelle Morrissey 17 Jo Nuehring, Cheryl O’Hare 18 Sue Kromminga 19 Jane Haviland 20 Scott Hoegh, Barb Quasdorf 21 Jim Heilskov 22 Delores Bender 23 Harold Ringleb 24 Gene Eisentrager 26 Rick Rieken 27 Jessica Johnson, Ardis Sheeler, Alexis Vosburg 28 Mike Booth, Denise Ditch 30 Nate Kline 31 Lillian Mollenbeck, Melinda Sanchez

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

1 Larry & Louise Gilchrist (1978) 2 Jake & Sara Butson (2011) Harold & Karen Ringleb (1988) 7 Ed & Betty Etnier (1990) 11 Steve & Jane Haviland (1994) Jay & Kristi Waddingham (1992) 12 Bill & Pam Moore (2003) 14 Dick & Sharon Paulsen (1963) 23 Cory & Richelle Morrissey (2016) 31 Greg & Corey Dombrowski (1993) Roger & Lucy Minnier (1959) Please call the church office (456-4238) for any additions, corrections, or removals to the Birthday or Anniversary list

JUNE BIRTHDAYS 2 Steve Van Kleeck 3 Jordan Helmke, Patrick Quasdorf 5 Shelleen Elling 6 John Slaichert 7 Mary Jane Conn 8 Gladys Fanny, Evelyn Nolte, Rachelle Thompson 9 Don Moore 11 Halie Dombrowski 13 Nancy Boyington 14 Neil Ditch 15 Glenda Green, Brady Ringleb 17 Elle Sheppard 18 Don Clay 19 Wilda Gilchrist 23 Megan Mollenbeck 24 Kara Hoegh, Preston Miller 26 Tanner Johansen, Brad Staley 29 Jim Quasdorf, Camden Shirk

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

4 Ben & Mary Fridley (1977) 5 John & Joy Lyman (1976) 7 Dennis & Raelene Borcherding (1975) 10 Mike & Kathy Atkinson (2000) 12 Mike & Shelleen Elling (2010) 16 Scott & Jane Hoegh (1990) 18 Ed & Laura Schroeder (1965) 19 Thad & Nancy Boyington (1976) 21 Lawrence & Glenda Green (1986) Thomas & Cheryl O’Hare (1968) 22 Brian & Jessica Johnson (2002) 25 Philip & Erin Kramer (2005) 28 Mike & Connie Sorensen (1964)

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

100 CENTRAL AVENUE EAST

HAMPTON, IA 50441

Address Service Requested

June 2020

The Tower

THE CLEAN UP CLOSET

In the Hampton UMC Fellowship Hall

100 Central Ave East, Hampton

Open First Saturday of Each Month

9:00 am—11:00 am

(residents will be able to receive products 6 times/year)

2020 Schedule:

June 6

July 4 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5

PLEASE BRING ITEMS ANY TIME TO THE CHURCH. BASKETS ARE AT THE NORTH & EAST

ENTRANCES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! MONETARY GIFTS ARE ALSO WELCOME!

THANK YOU!

Whether you are on a fixed income or having a hard time making ends meet, alone or with a family to

support, or any age, if you need help with cleaning/personal items, maybe we can help—no questions

asked. We know confidentiality is important to you—we will not give your name out. The Clean Up

Closet is open to all people.