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OCTOBER, 2011
Messenger Church 620-492-6850
Parsonage 620-492-2495
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H 2 0 2 S . N I P P S T . , J O H N S O N , K S 6 7 8 5 5
“ O U R M I S S I O N I S T O B R I N G G O D T O P E O P L E , A N D P E O P L E T O G O D ”
Church Website: www.fumcjohnson.com
the
SERMON PLAN for October:
Sermon Series: GOD‟S LOVE FOR
YOU (draws from J.I. Packer, Knowing
God”, chapter 12)
Oct. 2 “Only God Is Good”
Luke 18:18-26
Oct. 9 “One Thing Lacking”
Luke 18:18-26
Oct. 16 “Hard For Everyone”
Luke 18:18-26
Oct. 23 “God Does The Impossible”
Luke 18:18-26
Oct. 30 Pulpit Exchange
Dear friends-I invite you to read these
Scripture texts soon after you receive this
Newsletter. Then I ask you to be aware of
them as you read magazines, newspapers,
emails, or watch TV. If something you see
relates to a sermon I‟m preparing, please
email me a link, or copy an article and mail
to me or bring it by the office. I am always
open to illustration ideas. Also please pray
for me as I seek to understand these Scrip-
tures and to bring God‟s Word to you.
Thank you. ~ Pastor Don
From the Pastor 2
Celebrations; Church Family Prayer List;
Budget Report; Pizza Sales; Bazaar
3
EPIC Youth; Sonshine Kids; Preschool;
MOPS Dinner
4
Bazaar; Pastor continued
UMW District Day; Wish Lists
5
6-7
Recipes; Storehouse Annual Meeting
INSERT: October Calendar
8
Inside this issue:
Fall Rally Sunday
Oct. 16, 2011 * 4-7 p.m.
Fun & Fellowship will provide
Chicken Noodle & Vegetable
Soup at 5:30 p.m.
Please bring relishes or dessert
Activities include:
* Bingo w/prizes
* Board games
* Outdoor games (weather permitting)
* Pumpkin decorating Contest (decorating supplies provided but feel free to
bring your own)
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
TWO ST OR IE S O F GOD I N THE MI DS T OF GR EAT S OR ROW
Page 2
Are you familiar with the story of Maria Chapman? She was the adopted daughter of Grammy winning singer/song-writer Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman. They adopted her in China. She was the youngest of their six children. In May of 2008, Maria was accidentally killed in their driveway. Their 17 year old son Will was the driver. Maria saw Will returning home, and she had no perception of the vehicle, only that her brother was coming home, and she wanted him to play with her, to push her in the swing. So she came running to the driveway. Will never saw her run into the
car.
Grief is so heavy. In 2010, Steven and Mary Beth began to share their grief with the public. (You can watch their interviews on the 700 club and on Huckabee on Youtube.) Now more than three years after the tragic event, Steven and Mary Beth say they hear God saying to them “You will have more time with Maria in the future than you ever had with her in the past.” They are comforted by God with them. They recognize life is different now, it will never be the same, but in a
very real way it is re-created.
This is expressed in Steven‟s latest album called “Re-creation.” In a Youtube video, Steven expresses songs he wrote years ago now have more profound meaning, and as a result he reworked these songs with new melodic tones. Here are a few examples of lyrics which now have for him
more profound meaning.
In his song “The Great
Adventure” he writes,
We'll travel over, over
mountains so high. We'll go
through valleys below. Still
through it all we'll find that this
is the greatest journey that the
human heart will ever see. The
love of God will take us far
beyond our wildest dreams.
In “Heaven In The Real World”
he writes,
To stand in the pouring rain and
believe the sun will shine again.
To know that the grave is not
the end. To feel the embrace of
grace and cross the line where
real life begins. And know in
your heart you've found the
missing part.
In “Speechless” he writes,
And I am speechless I'm
astonished and amazed. I am
silenced by your wondrous
grace. You have saved me.
You have raised me from the
grave. And I am speechless in
your presence now I'm
astounded as I consider how
You have shown us A love that
leaves us speechless.
And in “Magnificent Obsession”
he writes,
Lord, You know how much I
want to know so much In the
way of answers and
explanations. I have cried and
prayed. And still I seem to stay
in the middle of life‟s
complications. All this pursuing
leaves me feeling like I‟m
chasing down the wind. But
now it‟s brought me back to
You and I can see again.
Please note what Steven and
Mary Beth are saying God is
teaching them. “We‟ll go
through valleys below still
through it all we‟ll find...the
love of God will take us far
beyond our wildest dreams.”
“To stand in the pouring rain
and believe the sun will shine
again, to know that the grave
is not the end.” “You have
saved me, You have raised
me from the grave.” “I have
cried and prayed...now it‟s
brought me back to You and I
can see again.”
Are you familiar with the story
of five young missionaries
who were killed by a primitive
tribe, the Aucas, in Ecuador in
1956? Nate Saint was one of
the five, he left behind a wife,
and three children. After his
death, his sister Rachel and
Elizabeth Elliot, wife of Jim
Elliot, another of the slain
missionaries, continued the
missionary work among the
Aucas. In time the natives
who killed the missionaries all
came to accept Jesus Christ
and become in their own
words, “God Followers.”
On a concert tour in 2002,
Steven Curtis Chapman was
joined on stage by Steve
Saint and by Mincaye, one of
the natives who killed Steve
Saint‟s father 46 years earlier.
After Steve‟s aunt Rachel
died in 1994, Steve and his
wife and children went to
Ecuador to live among the
Waodani (formerly called the
Continued page 5
T H E M E S S E N G E R
Oct. 2 Alan & Becky Schweitzer
Oct. 9 Larry & Patsy Jo Scott
Oct. 16 Rhett, Mandi, Madison &Carter Seyb
Oct. 23 William & Karen Seyb
Oct. 30 Steve & Glenda Shepard
4 Dylan Floyd 7 Joyce Dimitt 10 Matt Moser 13 Macee Teeter, Kelly Barber 15 Kenneth Hudgens 16 Cole Edmisson 17 Shirley Palmer
CHURCH FAMILY
PRAYER LIST
2011 Offerings Report:
Received to Date: YTD Goal:
$186,762.76 $220,335.00
Note: $5,955.00 needed weekly to meet offering goal
AS OF 9/18/11
Page 3
18 Troy & Cheryl Adams 20 Alan & Becky Schweitzer 23 Cambray & Sheila Walker
The Bazaar is getting close! Bazaar projects to think about (but not limited to!) :
* Cross-Stitch * Pillows
* Baby Blankets * Dolls
* Angels * Table Runners
* Shopper Bags * Quilts
* Stained Glass * Afghans
* Tea Towels * Aprons
* Ceramic Items * Wood Items
* Wall Hangings * Throws
* Travel Packages
* Desserts for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months
* Themed Dinners for 2, 4 or 6 people
* Items for the Country Store: homemade Candies &
breads, crafts, etc.
Sat., Nov. 5th MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
18 Virginia Garey 19 Jerry Popejoy, Amy Tomson 20 Evelyn Mace, Adam Sierra 21 Wynn Cockrum, Leslie Mangels, Ashley Seuser 22 Will Kullot, Tammy Anderson 23 Jenna Black, Trey Summers, Jimi Nickel 24 Mona Morris 25 Charla Pauls, Alan
Preschool has been very busy! We have started learning our colors, letters,
shapes, and numbers. So far we have worn, eaten, painted, and colored red and
blue! We have learned the circle and the square. We practiced being loud and
leaping for „L‟. We have painted with our feet for „F‟ and peeled and eaten eggs
for „E‟. Letter F brought our study of Fire! We are learning how to be safe in a
fire situation, how to stop, drop, and roll, and preparing for our trip to the fire
station.
The afternoon students are practicing writing their last names and writing letters correctly. We are
also practicing letter sounds and how those sounds make words!!! The morning students are practicing
tracing and writing their first names, learning new letters, and cutting on the lines. We are also learning how
to share and be good friends!! We are always having lots of fun!! †
Page 4 F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
Sonshine Kids meets Wednesday‟s
3:45-5:00 pm Kids age K-5th grade
Page 5 T H E M E S S E N G E R
Chicken Pot Pie or Beef Brisket Dinner Chicken Pot Pie or Beef Brisket Dinner
& pies of all varieties!& pies of all varieties!
Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Auction 7:45 p.m.
Annual UMW Bazaar
Sat., Nov. 5, 2011
Johnson United Methodist Church
202 S. Nipp St—Johnson
Great fun for the entire family!!
From the Pastor, continued
Aucas). During the year and a half Steve was there he and Mincaye became friends. In the movie “End of
The Spear” there is a scene where Mincaye takes Steve to the place where the missionaries were killed.
There the two men acknowledge their pain and the grace of God in forgiveness.
Watching a Youtube video of Steven Curtis Chapman with Steve Saint and Mincaye on stage together in
2002, and then thinking about Steven and Mary Beth‟s pain six years later I was struck by these two stories of
God‟s working in people‟s lives over long sweeps of time. What is God‟s purpose? Will we ever understand?
His perspective is eternity, and ours is still locked in time.
In another Steven Curtis Chapman song, he writes,
“God is God and I am not I can only see a part of the picture He‟s painting God is God and I am man So I‟ll
never understand it all For only God is God.” ~Don Hasty
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN THEME: Finding Peace
DODGE CITY DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011
ULYSSES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
321 West Grant Street
Ulysses, Kansas 67880
Phone: 620-356-1227
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Lorna Moore from Hutchinson, KS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 12, 2011
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.; Worship at 8:45 a.m.
Note workshop choices for future reference here:
9:45 a.m._____________________; 10:50 a.m. _____________________; 11:55 a.m. ____________________
CUT & KEEP UPPER PORTION
MAIL LOWER PORTION TO ULYSSES
CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE CHOOSE ONE
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM 10:50 AM to 11:45 AM 11:55 AM to 12:45 PM
_____CAMP LAKESIDE _____ CAMP LAKESIDE _____ CAMP LAKESIDE
w/Keith Schadel w/Keith Schadel w/Keith Schadel
_____ United Meth. Campus _____ United Meth. Campus _____ United Meth. Campus
Ministries w/Steve Johnson Ministries w/Steve Johnson Ministries w/Steve Johnson
_____ VICE PRESIDENTS _____ LUNCH _____ LUNCH
_____ MEMBERSHIP, MN&O COOR. _____ SECRETARIES _____ PRESIDENTS
_____PROGRAM RESOURCES _____ YOUTH ACTIVITIES (METour) _____ TREASURERS
_____EDUCATION & INTERP. COOR. _____ HISTORIANS _____ NOMINATIONS
_____ SPIRITUAL GROWTH COOR. _____ SOCIAL ACTION COOR.
NAME:________________________________________ MAIL REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO:
$8.00 PER PERSON
ADDRESS: ____________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
DODGE CITY DISTRICT UMW
CITY/ZIP: _____________________________________ C/O MICHELLE KISSELL
600 NORTH WESTERN STREET
HOME CHURCH: ______________________________ ULYSSES, KANSAS 67880
EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________
CHILDCARE PROVIDED! IN GATHERING FOR YOUTHVILLE-Dodge City
And PRISON MINISTRIES-TOPEKA CORRECTION
LIST NAMES OF CHILDREN & AGES FACILITY. BOTH “WISH LISTS” ARE IN THIS
BULLETIN-COPY FOR YOUR MEMBERS, PLEASE
PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILD’S LUNCH
IMPORTANT: IF PLANS CHANGE FOR CHILDCARE,
PLEASE CONTACT: Rhonda Magnison 620 424 3552
The Johnson UMW is collecting the following
items to be taken to their District Meeting on Oct.
19th. Items can be left at the church.
YOUTHVILLE DODGE CITY CAMPUS WISH LIST
DODGE CITY RESIDENTIAL: DODGE CITY FARM AND RANCH:
*Volunteer Drivers *New Blankets/Comforters *Hay (30-40 tons: Alfalfa, Prairie, and other)
*Sports/Recreation Equipment *Loose Leaf Paper *Grain for all Livestock
*Hot Wheels *Three Ring Binders *Protein feed/Alfalfa Pellets
*Trees *Tape/Sharpies *Corrugated Tin (gently used)
*Art and Craft Supplies *Highlighting Markers *Cash for Special Feed for Older Horses
*Clothing (10-18 year olds) *Black Ink Pens
*Jewelry/Cosmetics *Construction Paper,
*MP-3 Players Poster Board, Markers &
*Wal-Mart Gift Cards Notebooks (No Spirals)
*Hygiene Products *Gatorade (small bottles)
*Games *Volunteers & Supplies
*AA, AAA & D Batteries For remodeling (call)
*Stationery
NEW NEEDS: GENTLY USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, I.E…
GUITARS I think just about everyone has one or two instruments stashed in the back of a closed all
DRUMS over the Dodge City District. Also luggage, gym bags, etc…..are always in need. So
FLUTES talk to your Church Family, neighbors, your co-workers,
CLARINETS ETC. WE CAN HELP MAKE YOUTHVILLE’S DREAMS COME TRUE!
(No Pianos, Please)!
WISH LIST for Prison Ministries-Topeka Correctional Facility
Red Heart 4 ply worsted yarn – any color
Breast Pumps and Pads for Mother-Infant Bonding Program
Colored or decorated Writing Paper for Parenting Classes
Small items for the Ditty Bags that go home with the children after retreats. These would include the following items:
Shampoo Water Bottles
Lotion Hair Ties Soap Nail Polish
Body Wash Crayons
Toothpaste Coloring Books Tooth Brushes Word Search Books
Bubble Bath Jigsaw Puzzles (for various ages)
Bibs Toddler Cups
DO YOU HAVE A
RECIPE TO SHARE IN
THE NEWSLETTER?
Please email it to:
[email protected] or drop it in
the mail to: First UMC,
Box 179, Johnson, KS
67855
202 S. Nipp St.
P.O. Box 179
Johnson, KS 67855
F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
UMW
CENTENNIAL
COOKBOOKS are still
available to purchase!
$15.00 each; or $20.00 (if
mailed-includes postage.
Contact the church office,
620-492-6850. †
First UMC Staff: Pastor: Don Hasty
Associate Pastor: Will Kenyon
Secretary: Shari Wiens
Treasurer: Mandy Shirk
Custodian: Victoria Garcia
Music Coordinator: Gayla Myers
Preschool Teacher: Cheryl Berens
Youth Coordinator: Will Kenyon
Community Developer: Jose` Olivas
Need to contact the church? Phone: 620-492-6850;
email: [email protected]; website: www.fumcjohnson.com
Crumb-Topped Pecan Cherry Cereal Bars 1 c all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 c quick-cooking oats 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 c puffed rice cereal (preferably brown rice) 1/4 c vegetable oil 1 c chopped pecans 1/3 c packed brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 (10-ounce) jar cherry all-fruit spread Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 9 inch-square baking pan. Combine flour, oats, puffed rice, pecans, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, oil, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until well-blended and creamy. Add dry ingredients and mix until moistened and a crumbly dough forms. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough for the topping. Press remaining dough evenly into bottom of pan. Spread fruit spread evenly over dough in pan. Sprinkle reserved dough mixture over top, leaving some areas uncovered. Gently press down to adhere topping to fruit layer. Bake 30 minutes or until deep golden. Cool 15 minutes. Slice into 12 bars.
ANNUAL MEETING AND DINNER
ANNOUNCED
The Storehouse invites all members to its Annual Meeting and Dinner, Tuesday, November 1, 6:00 p.m. at the 4H Building. The evening will begin with a business meeting which includes the election of three Directors. This
will be followed by dinner provided by The Storehouse.
An explanation of membership: Anyone who has been involved in the start-up process over the past two years--including meetings to organize, fundraising, remodeling, or volunteering at the store--is presently a member. If you are not currently a member you may stop by The Storehouse for an application, or cut it out of the Johnson Pioneer. Your membership will be valid for one year, and you will be able to cast your vote for Board Members at the Annual meeting. The cost of membership is $2.00 or 2 hours of volunteer
time at The Storehouse. †
RECIPES FROM
THE KITCHEN