LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES FOR AUGUST

3 – Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

10 – Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew14:22-33

17 – Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15(10-20),21-28

24 – Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20

31– Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-16, 23-26,45c, 45b; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28

PRAYER

Friday mornings you are invited to join an intercessory prayer group in Turning Point at 10 am. This group offers prayer with anyone in need.

Please pray for:Jim Austin, Bernadine Ackmann, Raymond Hayes, Reginald Moorehead, Roman Cartee, Lee Troy, Mike Smarr all those in need of housing and employment, service men and women.

At The Terrace: Bernadine Ackmann At Candlelight Lodge: Doris BlackAt Parkside Manor: Mildred ForbesAt Columbia Care Center: Allene Johnson, Rosie StoneAt The Bluffs: Treva Pugh At Bluff Creek Terrace: Flo VanWagnerAt The Neighborhoods: Jo Marie LewisAt Boone Landing: Lola Asbury, Willie Pearl RobertsonIn Columbia: Helen Lee, Edith Sims, Hazel StuartIn Jefferson City: Larry VanWagner

Loaves & Fishes

Serving during Loaves & Fishes is a great way to meet people and strengthen our community. Wilkes is responsible for the meal on the 2nd Sunday of each month. In August that’s the 10th. Join us in the kitchen any time between 4 and 6 pm to help prepare, serve and/or clean up.

Historical Tidbits: Pledges and Hymns

A look back at "old" papers and records led to the discovery of two separate but similar sheets of paper.- A 1/2 page sheet of paper (no date) containing the Pledge to the Christian Flag and the Pledge to the Bible. Were you aware these two pledges existed? Did you learn them as a child? Do these pledges bring back memories of Sunday School class or Vacation Bible School?

Pledge to the Christian FlagI pledge allegiance to the Christian

flag, and to the Saviour for whose kingdomit stands, one brotherhood uniting all

mankind in service and love.

Pledge to the Bible

I pledge allegiance to the Bible,God's Holy Word, and I will make it a

lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path,and hide its word in my heart that I may

not sin against God.

Written on this paper were the page number and title for each of three hymns:226 - America, 85 - Onward Christian Soldiers and 96 - Wonderful Words of Life. These hymns are found on these pages in The Cokesbury Worship Hymnal. These three hymns are still in The United Methodist Hymnal (different page numbers) you find in the pew racks today.

- A full page sheet (no date) titled, "Flag Ceremony", containing the order to be followed for the ceremony. It included: a Call to Worship, the pledge to the United States flag, first verse of Onward Christian Soldiers, the pledge to the Bible, first verse of Tell Me the Stories of Jesus. The pledge words were printed. At the bottom of the page was this sentence, "We will try to sing the songs without hymn books and will not announce them". Can you sing the first verse of each of these hymns without a hymn book?

SCHOOL OF LAY MINISTRY

Join the School of Lay Ministry as they provide a solid foundation to your church’s worship experience, and then take it higher by sharing practical ideas some of the best churches are using every weekend. Here are some of the topics the school will be covering.

Enhancing the worship experience Evangelism and Worship Creating passionate worship with young

people Using technology in small churches Building your church through worship

The event will be August 1-3 (Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday at noon) at Wood’s Chapel UMC in Lee’s Summit. To register go tomoumethodist.org/events/detail/2889

MEET THE STAFF OF WILKES BLVD. UMC

STEPHANY WILLIAMS

Stephany, a Hickman Kewpie, is the director of the Turning Point. She has a Bachelor’s in Human Services, an Associate in Arts, and is working on a Bachelor’s of Nursing. Returning to Columbia to help care for her ill father, she has 20 nieces and nephews and a godson She loves travel, hairdressing and arts and crafts. Her specialty is making people happy!

Contact Stephany at 573-214-4077 or turningpoint@wilkesblvdumc.org.

MEET THE STAFF OF WILKES BLVD. UMC

Kenny and Anita Parmer

Kenny is our volunteer Jack-of-All-Trades. Along with his crew of talented volunteers he keeps the lights, heat, and AC on and in his spare time remodels the church and does woodworking. Kenny is retired from the MU Hospital Heating and Air Conditioning Unit.

Anita is the Church Secretary and Pastor Meg’s right hand. If you don’t find her in her office, try looking up on a ladder (she’s an apprentice electrician). She is also President of United Methodist Women and the head of the prayer chain. Anita retired as an administrative nurse at Boone Hospital. Her hobbies are genealogy and quilting.

The Parmer’s have two sons and three grandchildren.

Contact Kenny and Anita through the church office at 573-449-4363 or kdp9ff@centurytel.net. You can activate the prayer chain by calling 573-445-3338.

KARLA GEERLINGSKarla is the Worship Song Leader and Librarian. She also heads up our Christmas Angel Tree ministry. She is married to Mike Geerlings, usually found at the front door of Loaves & Fishes or behind the computer monitor. They have two children.

Karla works in the Technical Division at the MU Ellis Library. Besides music, her passions include Hickory Hill Diabetic Camp where she has been a camper, councilor and now arts and crafts director. She and Mike host a game night bi-weekly for assorted friends and family.

SIDNEY WHITE

Sidney is our hard-working janitor. He came here from Topeka, KS because his son is in MU. Sidney works for us as part of the VA compensated work program. He has a son and a daughter and in his spare time he is a fisherman and a Royal’s fan.

J WESTJ is the Lay Leader, Praise Band Leader and frequent soloist. He is the band director at Hallsville School. He is married to Anna and has 2 step-sons and a baby daughter. J graduated from Central Methodist University, and plays in the Jase Ryan Band.

COLUMBIA TRANSIT RIDES ARE FREE ALL THE MONTH OF AUGUST

SUZZIE THOMASSuzzie is one of our nursery attendants. She is a retired elementary teacher. She is available Sunday mornings from 9:00-12:00

Columbia Twilight Walks

Did you know that the City of Columbia's brick streets are more than 100 years old? And that most of the red clay was sourced and manufactured within a 50 mile radius? 

Join the Historic Preservation Commission and professional engineer Patrick Earney this Thursday evening at 7:00 PM to learn more about Columbia's historic brick-paved streets, and how they fit into the historical narrative and urban fabric of Downtown Columbia. The walking tour will focus on architecture, people, places, the evolution of building practices and materials, and so much more! This event is free, open to the public and family-friendly. No registration is required.Participants will meet at the City Hall Key Sculpture (corner of 8th & Broadway/701 E. Broadway). Tours will begin promptly at 7:00; participants will want to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. For special accommodations, please contact Rachel Bacon at 573-874-7239.  2014 Twilight Walking Tours Schedule: 

Thursday, July 31--An Engineer's Guide to Brick Streets

Thursday, August 14--Historic Hotels and Theatres

Thursday, September 18--Architecture of Downtown Places of Worship

Thursday, October 30--Ghosts and Other Scary Tales

Joyful Noise Small Group will meet on Tuesdayss s at 6:00-7:30. Place to be announced.

Contact Karla Geerlings at 573-864-9962

Heifer Ranch

Celebrating 70 years of Family Farming

Family farmers have long been the foundation of thriving communities and societies. We believe it is no different today: they hold the solution to ending hunger and poverty. Join us at our Beyond Hunger: Communities of Change event as we mark 70 years of work with family farmers.

10am - 3pmOctober 4th, 2014

Heifer Ranch, 55 Heifer Rd. Perryville, Arkansas

Special Guest Speaker - Mahendra Lohani, Vice President of Asia & Europe Programs Join us for a special celebration of Heifer’s International’s 70 years of creating a more just and sustainable world, while enjoying the rural beauty of our 1200 acre working ranch. Visit the animals in our show barn, walk the Global Village trail, partake in fun and educational activities with your children and listen to engaging speakers. This free, family-friendly event is a drop-in where speakers will be scheduled for specific times. Stay tuned for more information. Together we can change the world. Register today at www.heifer.org/communities or call 877.243.4337 (877.A.HEIFER) For more information, call 501-889-5124 #beyondhunger