Forbes United Methodist Church

January 2020

Table of Contents Changing pg. 1 Worship in January pg. 2 Prayers UMW pg. 3 UMM Kid’s Church Confirmation Electronic Giving HCI Birthdays DIDJA Know? pg. 4 AmazonSmile Food Shelf Pasties Scrip Cards Calendar pg. 5

Changing with the New Year

A new year and a new decade has begun. A lot of us, including myself, attempt to make some resolutions to begin our new year. I am, quite honestly, not very good at keeping my resolutions. I have found though that I also don’t make very realistic ones for myself. They are not measurable or even attainable in some instances. I’m setting myself up to fail. While this can be very disheartening, it can also be a huge eye opener for me. While I like to make resolutions for myself, a lot of the time I am not open to the change it takes to make those resolutions.

I would like you to take a moment, close your eyes, and think back on events that have happened in your life. Were you open to the change in your life that was necessary to make those events possible? Now, open your eyes. Think about what you see in the future. Not just for your own but for the future of Forbes. Don’t think of tomorrow, but of a year, two years, and even in five years. Is everything exactly the same or have we opened our minds and hearts to change? Something new and exciting, something inspiring and terrifying at the same time? Do you know what that is? It’s change!

Change is wonderful, exciting, inspiring, scary, and sometimes altogether terrifying. It is, however, necessary to the future of Forbes.

Most or all of you have heard about the HCI informational meetings that have taken place. I hope that you all have been able to attend to hear the proposal that the HCI consultants made for Forbes. If you haven’t, you can contact Donna Froseth or Pastor Karen and they will go over the proposal with you. Next to happen is the Charge Conference meeting on Sunday, January 12th after worship where members of Forbes will vote on whether or not to accept the proposal, moving it into the implementation phase.

Is this information exciting? Yes, absolutely! Is this information scary? Yes. The way I see it though, we have no where to go but up.

Forbes has this vision statement: Our vision is to be an open, trusting,

accepting community for all ages where God’s Spirit and a Christ-like attitude

invite us to risk, try new things, and grow in love and compassion.

My one New Year’s resolution is this, be open to change, be excited and scared about change, but be open. I want Forbes to be a vibrant part of this community, and I want to be a part of that. To do that though I need to be open to the change that comes with it.

Blessings to you all this new year. Crystal Bushnell

Pastor Karen’s Office hours: Tues. 11-1:00 pm Wed. by appointment Cell: 507-219-0258 Email: vashto@mac.com

Crystal’s Office hours: Wednesday/Thursdays 9:30-2:00 pm T: 218-624-9390 Cell: 218-343-7924 Email: forbesumc33@gmail.com Website: www.forbesproctor.net

Worship in January 10:00 am Worship, coffee and fellowship follows

January 5 Second Sunday after Christmas Holy Communion

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20

Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:1-18

January 6 Epiphany of the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12

January 12 Baptism of the Lord

Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29

Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17

January 19 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42

January 26 Third Sunday after Epiphany

Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23

February 2 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Holy Communion

Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Prayers

If you feel spiritually led and would like to take part in intercessory prayer, please contact our prayer chain ministry at Forbes. Please pray about this decision and if you decide at any time that you would like to be on the prayer chain, contact any of the following: Betty K. Johnson (624-5325), Mary Ann Suliin (624-5543), Florence Bonkowske, Nancy Kalland, Nancy Krause, Phyllis Jensen, or Roberta Kephart. Prayer is very powerful. All requests are kept confidential. Remember those who are in nursing home and assisted living residences: Dennis Lonke, Viewcrest Health Center, 3111 Church Place #206, Duluth, MN 55811 Dorothy Drazich, Primrose, 724 Maple Grove Rd. #235, Duluth, MN 55811 Bev Semmelroth, 724 Maple Grove Rd. #127, Duluth, MN 55811 Prayers go out to our Church Family: Grace Sanstrom, Cathy Burton, Laura Condon, Dennis Lonke, and Bev Semmelroth, (Please notify the church office if you would like your name deleted or added.) Please pray for those serving our Country and for the United Methodist Mission, Missionaries, Deaconesses, and Mission Personnel serving around the Globe.

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Sunday Worship Services 10:00 am. Little wigglers are welcome!

YOU are welcome!

United Methodist Women

According to The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, “In every local church there shall be an organized unit of United Methodist Women. The UMW is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole person through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global

ministries of the church. Membership shall be open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the global mission of the Church through United Methodist Women.”

New UMW Website: www.umwonline.net Tips and help-UMW is reconfiguring and streamlining their online communities. UMW Gathering: No UMW Gathering in January. Our next Gathering will be February 13, 2020 UMW Exec. Board: Monday, January 13th at 10:00 am

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January Birthdays 1/2 Hope Bryant 1/6 George Staftstrom 1/7 Michelle Sievers 1/9 Colton Johnson 1/11 Anna Sederski 1/13 Daulton Knight 1/14 Sherri Johnson DeWayne Wagner 1/16 Marty Thiry 1/19 Glenn Krause 1/20 Briahna Bryant 1/825 Mike Johnson

Men’s Fellowship/Maintenance Day Our next fellowship, coffee, devotions and maintenance days are Tuesday, January 7th and February 4th, 9:00am to noon. Mark your calendar and join us for fellowship (Coffee time the first hour) and work following if you are able.

Kid’s Church meets Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45 pm for kids of all ages. Volunteers are need-ed beginning the month of February for this very important ministry of Forbes.

Confirmation meets Wednesdays from 7-8:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Karen with any questions at vashto@mac.com or 507-219-0258.

Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Forbes wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers conven-ience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Applications forms are available on the table in the narthex or front en-try distribution box. Sign up today.

HCI Informational Meetings Meetings will be held on Sunday, January 5th at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall and Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

There will be charge conference held on Sunday, January 12th at 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall with our D.S. Susan Nienaber to accept the proposal from the HCI consultants.

It is very important that you be informed and make your vote at the January 12th meeting for the future of Forbes

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The Proctor Food Shelf thanks Forbes for their continued support. In December, 169 pounds of food was donated. Thank you! Food shelf items needed include: flour, sugar, pastas, spaghetti sauce, boxed dinners, stuffing mixes, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, cake mixes, and shampoo and conditioner.

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DIDJA KNOW you have responded to the reduction of our deficit. We have reduced our deficit to zero by several generous donations, responses to United Methodist Mission needs, an increase in individual giving and “Finance Team” directed fund transfers. We are grateful to start the New Year in the black.

Thank you for responding to the missions and mini tries of Forbes. We are blessed!!! Our world mission is “United Methodist Mission”. This is how we support the needs of the state, nation and world. You have special monthly envelopes to use in support of this mission.

Our January pasty fundraiser is coming up fast. The dates are January 17th and 18th. Sign up to participate in fellowship and fun. Also, get your orders in early. Great fellowship by all. See you for January sale.

our Administrative Council and Staff-Parish Relations Committee has not made a decision to fill the janitorial position yet. With the holidays and Healthy Church Initiative program, more time is needed to evaluate this need. Look for opportunities to volunteer as a custodian until a decision is made to hire or use volunteers going forward.

“There is no faithfulness like that which ought to between a guide of souls and the person directed by him. They ought continually to regard each other in God, and closely to examine themselves, whether all their thoughts are pure, and all their words directed with Christian discretion. Other affairs are only the things of men; but these are peculiarly the things of God.”

we have the opportunity to grow our faith and leave our legacy to the young people of our church and community. This is the time to vote positive and secure the professional help needed to lead us into the future of faith. Your positive vote, participation, prayers and leadership will continue to keep Forbes a healthy church into the future.

If you have a question, send it to the church office marked, “DIDJA KNOW”, and we will try to answer.

Kwik Trip Gift and Scrip cards will be on sale in the narthex Sunday, January 5th and 19th. Next order date is January 19th. Thank you for your participation. Tara Bryant, Donna Froseth and Walt Kephart are card coordinators. Give us your feedback on continuing this program.

Pastie time! Friday and Saturday, January 17-18th. It’s pastie time with all the trimmings and Forbes pasties are always fresh. Winter is the season for comfort food and those delicious fall harvested vegetables. Potatoes, rutabaga, carrots, and onions are only enhanced with the flavor of beef and pork combined; the ingredients that make a really good pasty. Now add the perfect crust, made by the “dough boys”, to encase those amazing flavors and you have a pastie to remember! If you prefer vegetarian style-we’ll forget the meat-we aim to please. Call Francie at 218-624-4380 by Sunday, January 12 to place an order for family and friends as well as yourself. Call Donna at 218-260-6833 or check the pastie board in the narthex to sign up to work. Forbes is your church and you are responsible in making it work, and besides that, making pasties is a lot of fun! So whether you like your pasty plain or with butter, gravy, apple sauce, cream corn, ketchup, salsa or broth, be our guest and try the best. You wont’ be sorry!

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January 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 10:00 am Sunshine Praise Band Rehearsal

5 10:00 am Worship 11:30 am HCI Informational meeting Scrip cards on sale

6 7 9-12:00 pm Men’s Maintenance 6:00 pm Trustees

8 5:30 pm Choir 5:45-6:45 pm Kids Church 6:30 pm HCI Informational meeting 7-8:00 pm Confirmation

9 10 11 10:00 am Sunshine Praise Band Rehearsal

12 10:00 am Worship 11:30 am HCI Charge Conference 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

13 10:00 am UMW Exec. Board mtg. 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education 6:00 pm Finance Team

14 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

15 5:30 pm Choir 5:45-6:45 pm Kids Church 7-8:00 pm Confirmation

16 17 Pastie Prep

18 Pastie Sale Day 10:00 am Sunshine Praise Band Rehearsal

19 10:00 am Worship 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education Scrip cards on

20 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

21 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

22 10-1:00 pm Food Shelf 5:30 pm Choir 5:45-8:45 pm Kids Church 7-8:00 pm Confirmation

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26 10:00 am Worship 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

27 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

28 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

29 5:30 pm Choir 5:45-6:45 pm Kids Church 7-8:00 pm Confirmation

30 5:30-8:45 pm Driver’s Education

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Forbes United Methodist Church 33 Grove St. Proctor, MN 55810

Our vision is to be an open, trusting, accepting community for all ages where God’s Spirit and a Christ-like attitude invite us to risk, try new things,

and grow in love and compassion.