Sunday Sermons

Inside this issue:

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS CELEBRATIONS

PRAYER REQUESTS STEWARDSHIP REPORT

2

OUTREACH 3

GUMC NEWS 4

PASTOR’S PAGE 5

EVENTS & CLASSES 6

CALENDAR 7

FEBRUARY 2020

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Geneseo Voice

February 2nd “Blessed” Psalms 15:1-5 Matthew 5:1-12

February 9th Guest Speaker: Guy Mitchell

February 16th Guest Speaker: Jamie Cook

February 23rd “His Face Shown Like the Sun” Psalms 99:1-9 Matthew 17:1-9

Ash Wednesday February 26th “When You Fast” Psalms 51:1-10 Matthew 6:16-18

Our Lenten Focus Lent, the church-year season that begins on Ash Wednesday, is a time of penitence and spiritual renewal. Some people give up a luxury or vice during Lent as a form of self-denial; others undertake a project that benefits others. The point isn’t to denigrate ourselves or to see how much we can do without. Instead, Lent helps us reflect on Jesus’ death. As Timothy Keller writes in The Reason for God: “The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.”

Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Pastor (Rev.) Harry Wach Presiding

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PRAYER REQUESTS

Prayer Map Area

Jim & Sharon Fackler

For Continued Prayer and Support...

FEBRUARY CELEBRATIONS

FEBRUARY WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Sign-Up Sheets for ALL Worship Assistants are available in the Fellowship Hall. If you can help out for a week or more, or if you would like to sign up for an empty slot, please contact Aniqa at 319-478-8788.

Altar Flowers Fellowship Coffee Committee (For February 2nd): Jacque Moffitt (Chair) Pat Hill Communion Assistant: Deb Reding

Usher(s)/Greeter(s): 2 - Paul & Donna Lindeman 9 - Cordt Holub & Krista Mennenga 16 - Steve & Karen Pippert 23 - Steve & Karen Pippert Accompanist: 2 - Seth Butler 9 - Seth Butler 16 - Seth Butler 23 - Seth Butler Song Leaders: 2 - Guy Mitchell 9 - Diana Sash 16 - Kalyn Putz 23 - Diana Sash

Technician: 2 - Garey Prouse 9 - Garey Prouse 16 - Garey Prouse 23 - Garey Prouse

2019 STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Chris Hill

February 1

Matt Coverdale

February 3

Duane Christian

February 4

Heather Chingren

February 5

Pam Maassen

February 7

Edwin Baldwin

February10

David Wagner

February 11

Tyler Reding

February 13

Jake Combs

February 14

Donna Lindeman

February 16

Belle Weber

February 17

Pastor Harry Wach

February 17

Kelsey Mumm

February 26

Pat Hill

February 28

BIRTHDAYS

GENESEO VOICE

$ 42, 343 General Fund Balance 11/30/19 + 0 Special giving receipts + 26, 306 Operating revenue/offerings - 691 Special giving disbursements

- 13, 067 Operating expenses $ 54, 891 General Fund Balance 12/31/19

ANNIVERSARIES

Paul & Cindy Wendt

February 14

Jake & Tiffany Combs

February 28

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OUTREACH

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Men’s Bible Group Interest for Lent There will be a Men’s Bible Study Group for the month of Lent. Please visit our website geneseoumc.org for upcoming announcements and the schedule of the study. For questions, please contact the office at (319) 478-8788 or office@geneseoumc.org.

Women’s Bible Study

Many women are tired. Tired of trying to do more, be more, and have more. With busy work, home and church lives, it's easy to feel like our spiritual growth gets short-changed. But what if God is already pleased, more than pleased--totally head over heels crazy about us and our hearts regardless of our mistakes and crunched schedules? If it's true, that big load we've been carrying feels lighter already. In You're Already Amazing, Holley Gerth wants readers to know that they can lay down the burden of their own, and others expectations, and embrace who they are as beloved, talented women. Rediscover the gifts you've been given and the life of purpose that God has for you.

Sign-up Sheet for interest in this Women’s Book Study is in Fellowship Hall. All materials will be provided at no cost. The plan is to read and discuss two chapters a month and meet once a month (approximately two hours) for 6-7 months. Friends from the community are invited. Please speak to Anne Salasek (712) 301-1859, for any questions. Dates, times and location of study will be determined by sign up interest.

GUMC NEWS

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Congratulations!!! We want to welcome Tycen Jay Van Dyke. He was born January 6, 2020. His parents are Terry and Caitlynn. He made an unexpected arrival six weeks early. All are doing well. Submitted by: Deb Mumm

Pastor Harry will be on vacation from February 3rd to February 20th, 2020. For any spiritual emergencies, please contact Pastor Linda Thompson of Dysart UMC at Office: (319) 476-2750 Home: (319) 476-4175 Cell: (563) 379-8702 E-mail: lmtx55@gmail.com

Coffee & Conversation with Pastor Harry Christian life is strengthened by being shared. All have an opportunity to meet regularly on Wednesdays to do this. Please join us if you are able. Coffee & Conversation with the Pastor will resume in March but our Bible Study Group will meet in February, please see Page 6 for more details.

Geneseo UMC Choir Choir rehearsals will resume in February. The schedule of rehearsals and anthems will be posted in the Sunday Bulletin Inserts and on the web page, geneseoumc.org. Choir Director, Jamie Cook

Coffee & Conversation with Pastor Harry participants 1-22-2020 Staff photo.

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“What Have You Done for Me Lately?” Years ago I worked with a representative from an advertising agency who was helping us develop new markets for a product. The guy ended up being a good friend and we stayed in contact for many years after our projects were complete. Jack was elderly but very energetic for his age. He was also very down to earth and very realistic about relationships with customers. One thing he would say over and over again, “Your customers will always be asking, whether they say it out loud or not, What Have You Done for Me Lately?” He wanted us to make sure we did not make one good deal and then not continue to service the customers and provide the best possible partnerships. Jack would even ask us to name one thing we did that month to strengthen our relationship with our customers. That makes sense in every relationship we have in life; whether it is our family or friends or work. You and I need to keep investing in people to keep our relationships alive and well. That type of care involves personal contact, conversation and attention. It should be no secret that we also need to invest in our relationship with God. I have not always been as faithful in doing this as I know I should. I wonder if God ever wonders, “What have you done for me lately?” Before we say no, we should look at what God’s Word has to say. One of my favorite Scriptures concerning this is from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Does my life reflect this Scripture? Have I acted justly? Have I shown my love for mercy? Am I walking humbly before Our Lord? What have we done for Our God lately? What one thing have we done this month to strengthen our relationship with God? Blessings Pastor Harry

PASTOR’S PAGE

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EVENTS & CLASSES

Sewing Circle Saturday, February 22nd, 2020. 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Sewn Cross Easter Cards. Please join us for treats and sewing. All materials are provided at no cost and all are welcome! Please sign up on the sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall or call Aniqa at (319) 478-8788. All are welcome!

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Thursday, February 20th, 2020 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Treats provided, all are welcome!

Sunday School Snacks for kids every Sunday!

Coffee for Adults! For All Ages

Children (upstairs with Anne Salasek) Adults (Fellowship Hall with Pastor Harry)

Save the date! Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

SonRise Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 12th, 2020

Bible Study Group 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020. All are welcome!

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 6:30 p.m. Individual Committee Meetings 7:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting

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Geneseo United Methodist Church 3127 115th Street Buckingham, IA 50612 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

3127 115th Street Buckingham, IA 50612

Phone: 319-478-8788

office@geneseoumc.org

www.geneseoumc.org

Pastor Harry’s Contact Information:

319-240-7023

hjwach@mchsi.com

Sunday Worship at 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) at 10:30 a.m.

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 Pastor (Rev.) Harry Wach Presiding