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680 8th Ave. SW Valley City, ND 58072
Ph. 701-845-0340 Fax: 701-845-0347
www.epworthvalleycity.com
Dayne Zachrison Pastor
[email protected] Office: 701-845-0340 Home: 701-845-0156 Cell: 701-840-7294
Anita Tulp Office Administrator
Newsletter Editor [email protected]
Office: 701-845-0340 Home: 701-646-2123 Cell: 701-320-9058
Dawn Thomsen Director of Christian Education
[email protected] Office: 701-845-0340 Cell: 701-490-0840
Rydel Samuelson Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected] Office: 701-845-0340 Cell: 701-426-2790
VirLyn Hoff Congregational Care Coordinator
[email protected] Office: 701-845-0340 Cell: 701-840-9285
February 2020
Epworth Events Living, Sharing, and Growing in God’s Love
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Reckless Love Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love
your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31 NRSV
What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done for love? I took a trip to Saskatchewan.
This girl I was dating in college (Yes, it’s Aimee) was invited to a wedding in Canada. I believe my invitation was along the lines of “you can come, too, if you want.” The groom was the former roommate of some friends of Aimee’s that were becoming friends of mine. As these friends had offered me the opening in their suite when the groom moved out, I accepted the offer of a place in the caravan of vehicles and the chance for a college road trip.
We drove to Southey, Saskatchewan, in what I have just looked up was a seven and a half hour trip. We both had a great time with friends, and the trip is a life-long memory. I’m not sure that I even brought a gift, but the reception and time with his family was a lot of fun. The relationships I made on that trip are still going strong.
In our Lenten study this year, Reckless Love, the author, Rev. Tom Berlin, will ask us questions about how willing we are to love like God, to love recklessly. We are called to do our best to share the love of God with our neighbor, but what if that love leads us to crazy things, to crazy ministries, to radically draw the circle of God’s love wider?
We like to share love with those we know. It’s easy to say yes to a crazy road trip when friends encourage us and offer to lead the way. It’s easy to show radical love to those we already know, to those who have been part of our community for a long time.
That’s not the challenge of this passage of scripture, however. Not only are we to love God so completely that it will encompass our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength, we are to share that same love with our neighbor.
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Volunteer, Share, Enjoy! All are Welcome!
Tues., Feb. 25, 5:30 pm
Open 6 am—6 pm, Mon.—Fri.
8 am—4 pm, Sat. Ph. 840-8713
Happy 2nd
Anniversary!
Church Offices will be closed Mon., Feb. 17th
In observance of Presidents Day
February Greeters 2nd—Richard Hanson and Perry Roorda 9th—Curt & Katy Van Dyke 16th—Kevin & Anita Tulp 23rd—Bonnie Burchill and Judy Nicholson
Kitchen Care—Please refer to the poster in the kitchen for care and clean up after kitchen use.
The next funeral will be served by the August
serving group.
Your serving group provides fellowship for Sunday mornings and the comforting presence that all need following a
funeral service. These are important ministries that we provide for one another within the community. It is a way to reach out to those who have not found that gift of the Holy Spirit as being real in their own lives.
If the month is not a fit for you, please contact VirLyn Hoff, Carol Peterson, or leave a note in the office with Anita.
Have Questions? Please call: VirLyn Hoff (845-1721)
Serving for February CHAIRS—Bonnie & Bruce Ranum
Sheryl Hanson Rhonda & Rob Marshall Barb & Jon Owen Craig Ranum Anita & Kevin Tulp Paul & Brenda Lint Alison & Jordan Ranum Kim & Wade Hesch
Serving for March CO-CHAIRS—Bev & Don Enger Randi & Mike Watterson Margie Jansen Annette & Matt Nielson Diana & Tom Vagle Jed & Courtney Reile Susan & Bruce Larson
3rd Christopher Glaser Charles Schelkoph 5th Jenna Elston 6th Jada Zahn 7th Kael Grebel 9th Megan Markuson 10th Stephanie Cummings Paul Lint 11th Heather Knutson Griffin Kvilvang 13th Holly Neuberger 17th Todd Clark 19th Hilde van Gijssel 22nd Ana Burchill Sheila Cummings Steven Nielson Connor Wright 23rd Jennifer Elston Noah Tulp 24th Becky Lutz Bette Munkeby 25th Dave Vareberg 27th Grace Lint 28th Addisyn Schreiner
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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8:30 am Men’s Breakfast @ Epworth
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9am Sunday School 10am Coffee 10:30am Worship 7pm The Vine 8pm Covenant Bible Study
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6pm Girl Scouts
7pm Valley Trou-
badours
7:30pm Monday
Night Study
4
9am BC Ministe-rial
12pm Rotary
1:30pm Bible Study @ Legacy
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11am Theology Lunch @ VCSU
7:00pm Youth
7:00pm Choir
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10am Pastor’s Bible Study
7pm Cub Scouts
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9am Sunday School
10am Coffee
10:30am Worship
3:30pm NV 4-H
7pm The Vine
8pm CBS
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6pm Girl Scouts
7pm Valley Trou-badours
7:30pm Monday Night Study
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12pm Rotary
1:30pm Bible Study @ Legacy
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11am Theology Lunch @ VCSU
5:30pm Church Family Supper
7:00pm Youth
7pm Confirma-tion
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10am Pastor’s Bible Study
6pm Cub Scouts Pinewood Der-by
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16 9am Sunday School
10am Coffee
10:30am Worship
11:30am Open Table Planning
2pm Legacy
3pm SCC
7pm The Vine
8pm CBS
17 Church Offices
Closed
7pm Valley Trouba-
dours
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12pm Rotary
1:30pm Bible Study @ Legacy
19 11am Theology
Lunch @ VCSU
5:30pm Servant
Leadership
7:00pm Youth
7:00pm Choir
7pm Low Carb
Living
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10am Pastor’s Bible Study
10am Sunny Circle
7pm Circle of Faith
7pm Cub Scouts
21 22 9am-12pm VBS
Preview Work-
shop
23 9am Sunday School 9am Men’s French Toast Brunch 10:30am Worship 12:15pm Meals on Wheels Delivery
7pm The Vine
8pm CBS
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6pm Girl Scouts
7pm Valley Trou-
badours
7:30pm Monday
Night Study
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12pm Rotary
1:30pm Bible Study @ Legacy
5:30pm
Open Table
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11am Theology Lunch @ VCSU
5:30pm Supper
6:30pm Ash Wednesday Wor-ship
7:15pm Youth
7:15pm Choir
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10am Pastor’s Bible Study
7pm Cub Scouts
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Loving our Neighbors February Food Drive Feb. 2 –Canned goods (soups, stews, spaghettio’s, etc.) Feb. 9 –Dry goods (pasta, rice, beans, mixes, flour, sugar, etc.) Feb. 16 –Breakfast items (hot/cold cereal, mixes, coffee, syrup, etc.) Feb. 23 –Paper items, personal care, baby care (Kleenex, toilet paper, soap, etc.)
If you enjoy baking and would be willing to provide a pan of bars for a funeral, please sign up on the list in the kitchen by the microwave. Also, there is always a need for a set of hands and feet to serve or clean up following a funeral. Contact VirLyn Hoff or leave a note in the office.
Worship Workshop At Lake Poinsett
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January 1—January 28, 2020 Daily Expenses/Maintenance $17,126.50 Building/Trustees 330.00 Glory of God’s House Campaign 1,495.00 Christmas Décor/Ornament 6.00 Christian Education 25.00 Hospitality 200.00 Matthew 25 110.00 Memorial 30.00 Open Table 10.00 Parking Lot 125.00 Sunday School 59.09 Upper Room 15.00
Sunday Worship Attendance Jan. 5 —106 The Vine—N/A Jan. 12—95 The Vine—5 Jan. 19—Storm Day The Vine—N/A Jan. 26—94 The Vine—6
Sunday School Attendance Jan. 5—40 Jan. 12—34 Jan. 19—Storm Day Jan. 26—38
THANKS to all who have contributed. We will continue to pay ahead as far as possible. Please keep debt-reduction in mind as you consider your financial gifts to the church. All of your gifts are greatly appreciated. —Wayne Winkler
Mortgage Balance 1 1/15/2020 $ 206,724.74 Pymt Due 6/15/21 $1,983.46 Mortgage Balance 2 1/15/2020 $ 200,000.00 Pymt Due 3/15/20 $ 849.32 Last Principal Payment 1/15/2020 $ 1,306.56 Principal paid YTD in 2020 $ 17,233.21 Interest paid YTD in 2020 $ 1,032.12
Total paid YTD in 2020 $ 18,265.33
Principal paid in last 30 days $ 17,233.21 Interest paid in last 30 days $ 1,032.12 Funds available for payment $ 749.15
In Memory of Kay Sauer —Gordon & VirLyn Hoff, to Endowment —Perry Roorda, to Endowment —Richard Hanson, to Endowment —Kevin & Anita Tulp, to Christian Ed. —Tom & Diana Vagle, to Sunday School —Herb & Pat Triebold, to Building Fund —Noel & Pearl Pritchert, to Memorial
In Memory of Katie Wright —Gordon & VirLyn Hoff, to Endowment —Perry Roorda, to Endowment —Richard Hanson, to Endowment —Kevin & Anita Tulp, to Building Fund —Phil & Darlene Mueller, to Parking Lot —Pat Nielson, to UMW —John Froelich, to Memorial
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Memorials For the Glory of God—We continue to shape our ministries at Epworth around a vision that calls us into relationship with our community and within our congregation. There are four areas of focus within that vision: Spiritual Growth, Signature Ministries, Radical Hospitality, and Collaborative Leadership.
Collaborative Leadership
Our new Servant Leadership Team has begun meeting, and their work is beginning to show fruit. They are studying the book Canoeing the Mountains; Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger. Copies of that book are available from the office for $16. It uses the difficulties faced by the Lewis & Clark Expedition to illustrate the uncharted territory faced by the Church in the 21st Century. We invite you to read along with us and to pray for these leaders.
Signature Ministries We Love Washington School For the February meals for teachers during Parent/Teachers Conferences, the PTA of Washington School
purchases pizza and Subway sandwiches for the teachers and staff. Epworth is collecting donations to support these professionals and help care for their needs. Share your gift on a Sunday or with the Church Office.
Spiritual Growth
We have two studies available during the Lenten Season.
Our main study for the season of Lent will be based on the book Reckless Love by Rev. Tom Berlin. This study will form the basis for our Sunday and Wednesday worship. We will also have opportunity to see the videos shared by our Dakotas Conference leadership, including Bishop Ough.
The Monday Night Study will begin on March 2, and the book will be available from the Church Office shortly.
The Grace of Les Miserables by Rev. Matt Rawle will be the study of our Wednesday Theology Lunch. This study uses the themes of the novel, musical, and movie versions of this classic of French literature to dig into the ideas surrounding Social Justice and the Gospel. You are welcome to join us for lunch at the VCSU Memorial Union on any Wednesday, and the study of Les Miserables will begin on Feb. 26.
Radical Hospitality
Epworth’s Holy Grounds will be celebrating its second
anniversary in February. This ministry, which shares the mission of “Building relationships, one cup at a time” is still growing in impact and in revenue. We invite you to buy and wear a new t-shirt or grab a new travel mug to support this work.
2020 Lenten Suppers—
Its not too early to think about Wednesday evening Lenten Suppers! If you have a ministry you would like to
raise funds for by providing one of our Lenten Suppers, please call the office for dates and availability. Suppers are served at 5:30 pm for a free will donation.
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Christian Education, Dawn Thomsen, Director We continue to be busy learning about Jesus & God’s Love for us through our various curriculums. Each week is something new for everyone! We continue to have fun with the bells, music, & videos before breaking out into our classes. The kids even helped work on some of our Decorations for VBS!
VBS Look Ahead! I am in full on planning mode as Epworth has been selected as a site for a VBS Preview Workshop! We will host leaders from other area churches to learn more about this year’s VBS Curriculum on Sat. Feb. 22 from 9-12. We still have room for a few volunteers. Then it’s on to planning & organizing for our VBS to be held on May 26-29. We are gearing up for a whole lot of fun & excitement!
Winter Weather Reminders In case of bad weather, please remember to listen to KOVC on Sunday mornings for any cancellation notices. Our practice is to make any decision on cancelation by 8:00 am. Any announcements will also be posted to the church Facebook page. Be sure to like our page & sign up for emails on the website. Please use your own judgment when it comes to travelling in bad weather conditions. Your safety comes first.
Please Note: For afterschool activities during the week, if VCPS lets out early or cancels, we are cancelled as well.
A Look Ahead: Feb. 23rd – Kids play bells during worship April 5th – Palm Sunday, Parade of Palms & kids sing April 12th – Easter Sunday, Easter Egg hunt at 9:30 am (I will be needing egg fillers/treats) April 26th – Camp Sunday May 3rd – Confirmation Sunday May 10th – Kids Sing a VBS preview for Mother’s Day May 17th - Graduate & Teacher Recognition & Last day of Sunday School May 26th – 29th – Knights of North Castle VBS
Blessings!
Dawn [email protected]
Rachel “Kay” Sauer—Jan. 17, 1938—Jan. 8, 2020 Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Kay Sauer. Kay was a very active member of Epworth for many years and served in many roles of leadership. Please keep daughter Connie and son Randy and all of her family and friends in your prayers. Kay’s life was celebrated on Jan. 16, 2020.
Frances Snyder—Oct. 10, 1928—Jan.19, 2020 Sincere sympathy to Barb & Jon Owen and family for the loss of Barb’s mother Frances. Frances’s Celebration of Life service was held Jan. 23 at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dayne presiding.
Kathleen “Katie” Wright—May 20, 1930—Jan. 21, 2020 Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Katie Wright. Kay was a very active member of Epworth. Ministry was very important to her and she participated in many roles within the church, conference, and community. Katie always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Her Celebration of Life service was on Sat., Jan. 25 at Epworth UMC.
Annetta Hansen—Oct. 6, 1925—Jan. 24, 2020 Sincere sympathy to Perry Roorda and family on the death of Perry’s sister Annetta. Annetta was Perry’s oldest sister and the oldest of the six siblings. She enjoyed cooking large meals for family gatherings and it is told that “her gravy was never lumpy and her pie crust was always flaky!” Annetta’s life was celebrated on Jan. 31.
Harold Fick—March 31, 1928—Jan. 25, 2020 Sincere sympathy to Dennis & Liz Fick and family on the death of Dennis’ father Harold. Harold had a full and adventurous life which included military service and trucking cross country. Harold’s love of horses led to being a founding member of the Fort Seward Wagon Train and to participating in the Winter Show Horse Pull. Harold’s life was celebrated with a time of sharing and prayers on Jan. 30.
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Much has been said, lately, about the “self-sorting” that Americans are living into politically and culturally. It can be much more comfortable to gather with those who share similar political views, or similar education levels, or similar work.
Reckless love calls us to break down those boundaries. If we are new to the community, it invites us into relationship with those who have been here for generations. If our friendship circle all has the same type of job, it invites us to create relationship with those with a different type of work. If our relationships just reinforce what we already know, it is harder to learn new things, to be shaped by others, to reach out in community to a hurting world.
If we would try to emulate Christ in this season of Lent, we need to be willing to share with those who seem to be on the outside. The reckless love of God calls us to question our own limits, and to reach out to transform lives, and to transform the world.
In Christ,
Join us on Ash Wednesday, February 26. We will both create and share the ashes that mark the beginning of the season of Lent. There will be a supper served at 5:30, with worship in the Sanctuary to follow at 6:30. Please join us for this time of prayer and self-dedication.
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Hello Everyone,
We have met a few times since the beginning of the new
year. We have about a dozen or so youth that come each
week to youth group. I think that it is awesome! We
started doing a LinC series, which is weekly youth-based
curriculum about today’s issues. It is fun and interesting
to hear what they have to say on the topics we talk
about.
We had a small group of youth go to Winter Connection
at the end of January in Bismarck. We went and hung out
with youth from around North Dakota and had fun while
doing some service projects for the area. The youth that
went had a great time and will be able to tell you about
the trip if you ask them. I am honored to have a youth
group that likes going to events like this and show active
participation in conference level activities.
God’s Grace,
Rydel Samuelson
Attendance Jan. 8—11 Jan. 15—9
Jan. 22—14 Jan. 29—11
Youth Group Schedule: Wednesdays @ 7 pm!
Dear Friends in Mission,
Thank you!
The dear people you just helped with your gift to UMCOR may never have the opportunity to meet you, but if they did, I am certain their response would be Thank you!
And through your financial support you are serving within a vital network of interactive relationships in the U.S. and in more than 60 countries in which UMCOR and partnering agencies engage in direct ministry to persons in need.
May we continue to reveal the love of God for men, women, and children of all ethnic, racial, cultural, and national backgrounds and to demonstrate the healing power of the gospel with those who suffer.
Grace and Peace,
Thomas G. Kemper, General Secretary
Roland Fernandes, COO and General Treasurer
Address Change? If your address has changed due to the 911 changes, please notify the church office @ 845-0340 or e-mail: [email protected]
I am starting to get some mail returned due to the changes, and, if it is a newsletter, we are charged a fee for each piece of mail that is returned. So, please help us keep our postage costs down by notifying the church of your address change.
Mitten Tree Ministry Update Thank you to everyone that donated hats, mittens, and scarves to the Mitten Tree Ministry! At last count, there were 61 hats, mittens, scarves or hat & mitten sets donated! What an awesome blessing this will be for our
schools! The items will be divided between Head Start, St. Catherine’s School, Jefferson School, and Washington School. Thanks again to everyone that participated in this ministry! The sales are great right now so please think about supporting this ministry next year when you are shopping.
Thanks!—Thanks to everyone that came in during the week and helped take down all of the Christmas decorations! Your help is greatly appreciated!
Loving our Neighbors February Food Drive—
During February, we are holding our Food Drive for the Barnes County Pantry.
Everyone is encouraged to bring various items as a donation. Suggestions are listed below. There will be a designated area for donations in the gathering space.
Feb. 3 – Canned goods (soups, stews, spaghettio’s, sloppy joe mix, etc.)
Feb. 10 – Dry goods (pasta, rice, beans, hamburger helper, flour, muffin mix, etc.)
Feb. 17 – Breakfast items (cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, coffee, etc.)
Feb. 24 – Paper items, personal care, baby care (Kleenex, toilet paper, soap, etc.)
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Congregational Care
Church Family Supper
Our Church Family Supper will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Serving will begin at 5:30 pm. A free will donation is taken to cover the cost of food. All are
invited to these times of food and fellowship. Please join us. Please note: This is a change from the third Wednesday to the second Wednesday of the month.
In January, we had a choice of potato soup or tomato soup and three choices of sandwiches, ham salad, egg salad or cheese. Thank you Anita Tulp for potato soup. Thank you Kathy Miller for the ham salad and cheese whiz. Thank you to Ryder and Lily Reile for help. Thank you to Kathy Miller for help with food prep and clean-up. Thank you Rydel for help with serving. Thank you Perry Roorda and Richard Hanson, for washing dishes.
—VirLyn Hoff, Congregational Care Coordinator
Let Your Light Shine! Thank you to all who helped with the worship service for our
United Methodist Women Sunday held January 26. Thank you to Pastor Dayne for his support of the ministry of the United Methodist Women.
Our 2020 program theme is Let Your Light Shine. In the month of February, United Methodist Women observe the Call to Prayer and Self Denial offering. First, we meet God in meditation and prayer. Then we give of our resources so that God’s vision of abundant life can be realized. In 2018 nearly $600,000 was raised through this offering. 100% of these funds go directly toward ministry for women, children and youth.
This year’s offering will go toward the work of national mission institutions, international partners and regional missionaries. Projects will include child development and afterschool programs; GED and ESL programs; job readiness and life skill training; scholarships and microenterprise projects for economic development. This offering is taken at circle meetings or can be given to Treasurer Dorothy Schroeder or placed in the UMW mailbox in the church office workroom.
Paul writes to the church in Corinth with encouragement to be generous to improve the lives of those without enough. Paul reassures them that in giving, they will not be destitute themselves. We can be reassured ourselves that doing the will of God will enrich our own lives.
The January / February issue of the Response magazine has several stories about the impact of United Methodism. As we “let our light shine” through our giving, sacrifice, and advocacy, we change the world. But, also, we are changed ourselves as we grow in love of God and neighbor.
Circles meet Thursday, Feb. 20. Sunny Circle meets at 10 am at church. Circle of Faith is considering meeting afternoons during winter. Watch for an invite.
God’s economics – “The one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.” ( 2 Corinthians 8: 15 )
—VirLyn Hoff, UMW Unit President
“Open Table” Served on the last Tuesday of every month, this ministry is something to look forward to for many in our community. Planning meetings are held on a Sunday after
worship and dates are on the calendar and in the bulletin. All are welcome to attend and help!
Donations of food items, cookies, funds, and helping hands are welcome.
Our January Open Table meal was held on Jan. 28. Pastor Dayne, with the help of Brenda & Paul Lint, and Rydel Samuelson, served a meal of chicken pot pie, 7 layer salad (thanks to Michelle and Becky), and cake. Thirty-five people joined this night of food and fellowship.
Our next Open Table meal will be on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. We will be serving breakfast for dinner—pancakes & sausage. —The Open Table Team
Dear Friends at Epworth UMC Women’s Group,
“I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how grateful I am for your December donation. Cold weather and the Christmas
season both opened several doors of opportunity to minister to people who needed warm clothing, fellowship and free gifts. Your December donation of $250.00 contributed significantly to the success of our efforts in December. For example, we had a successful Christmas event and Toy Mall with each child receiving two free gifts instead of one this year. Also, I learned after the event that a mother with five children was not able to attend. I invited her to come to the thrift store to pick up free gifts for her children. I also made arrangements to have boxes of food and household supplies from the food pantry delivered to the store so she would take home plenty of free gifts and food for the Christmas season. It’s important you know just how much your financial donations make it possible for us to give people what they need when they need it. Thank you for equipping us to further our mission to help folks feel at home in Watford City!” God bless you richly,
Dwayne W. Keener, Director Bakken Oil Rush Ministry
Epworth United Methodist Women
Unit Officers for 2020
President ......................................................................... VirLyn Hoff
Vice-President for Program ...................................... Michelle Grebel
Secretary ...................................................................... Tami Hanson
Treasurer ............................................................ Dorothy Schroeder
Program Resources Secretary ........................................... Bev Enger
Mission Coordinators
for Spiritual Growth ........................................................ Anita Tulp
for Membership, Nurture & Outreach ................ Becky Schroeder
for Mission Education .......................................... Randi Watterson
Nominations Committee ................................................................ Bev Enger, Michelle Grebel, Carol Peterson Bazaar Chair .......................................................... Mary Lee Nielson
Circle Presidents Sunny Circle (10 AM) ........................................................ Jeane Lang Circle of Faith (7 PM) ......................................................... Bev Enger
You are invited to join one of the circle groups which meet once a month on the third Thursday. Unit meetings are held four times a year. A gathering for brunch is held in August.
With your support, Epworth United Methodist Women gave over $16,000 in mission to our community and around the world in 2019. See the bulletin insert from Jan. 26 for specific information about UMW giving.
