Life’s Little Flaws Pastor’s Pastor’s...Pastor John Lewis as our new minister beginning July 1st. We welcome Pastor John and his family to our church! Hi Scott City UMC, This

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Ph. 872-2401, 872-2350,

872-5833 (also FAX number)

Pastor John– [email protected]

Terri – [email protected]

Jodi— [email protected]

Chad—[email protected]

Kari – [email protected]

Website– scottcitymethodistchurch.com

First United Methodist Church

412 S. College

Scott C

ity, KS 67871

Notice of

Address Change

Requested

412 S. College, Scott City, KS 67871 ~ 620-872-2401 ~ www.scottcitymethodistchurch.com

Sermon

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”Replay

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Inside this Issue:

Pastor’s Corner &

accompanist needed

2

Summer Bible study &

Welcome Brunch

3

Wedding shower, UMW

News, & VBS pictures

4-5

Summer lunches for kids,

Wanted poster, Worship @

Fair & Kids’ activities

6-7

Calendar 8-9

Breadbasket & notices 10-11

Prayer concerns 12

Birthdays, new babies, &

Lakeside retreat

13

Fair concessions, Summer

women’s groups, &

Staying Connected

14-15

Volume 9 — Issue 7 July 2015

July 5 Communion & Fellowship Sunday—1

Service @ 9:00 a.m. “Remember”—Luke 22:14-20

July 12 “Rescue”—Luke 10:30-37

July 19 “Remain”—Luke 10:38-42

July 26 “Resist”— Hebrews 12:1-4

Pastor John’s

July

Sermons

Operation Overboard

VBS June 8-12, 2015

See pg. 5 for

more VBS Fun!

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Introducing the LewisesIntroducing the Lewises

Great Plains Conference appointed Pastor John Lewis as our new minister

beginning July 1st. We welcome Pastor John and his family to our

church! Hi Scott City UMC, This is our family photo from a couple weeks ago. It’s easy to pick me out on the left. Krystal, my wife, is beside me. Sabrina and then Erica are our daughters. Krystal and I grew up in Wamego and Marysville respectively. Much of my ministry over the last twenty years has been in north central Kansas. I pastored at Ness City in the late 1990s, though; and I’m glad to be returning to western Kansas. The new Avengers movie ends with Captain America almost giving the classic Avengers’ call to assemble. (You’ll find that I reference movies fairly often.) Assemble is a call to come together for a cause larger than self. I’m excited to assemble with you for the cause of Christ, that the power of the Lord Jesus may assemble with us (1 Corinthians 5:4), the same power that

raised Christ from the dead (Romans 8:11). ~Pastor John Lewis

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Family of God

Dinner

decorations

from 5/31

URGENT! Person(s) needed as 1st service accompanist on a

rotating basis (paid position).

Contact the church office or David VanPelt.

15 412 S. College, Scott City, KS 67871 ~ 620-872-2401 ~ www.scottcitymethodistchurch.com

Staying Connected

Life’s Little Flaws

I was struggling the other day trying to figure out what to write this month’s article about. Then my wife suggested I write about setting up our camper, so here it goes. We hadn’t used our little pop-up camper for a couple of years and my son and some friends wanted to use it to stay out at the lake one night. So one evening I dragged it around to the front of the house. After a few more days we set it up, not knowing the condition it would be in since it had sat unused for a couple of years. I noticed that there were a few things wrong, but the inside of the camper was mainly just dirty. No uninvited guest had been living in it, so in my mind we were all good! Because it is summer and my two kids need constructive things to do, I told them it was their job to clean it out over the next couple of days. One afternoon my son called me and proceeded to tell me that there are all these things wrong with the camper and we just needed to junk it. I asked him for a little more detailed information and explained that it is an old camper and it definitely has some little flaws; but a lot of it could probably be fixed fairly easy and that I would look at it when I got home. So the rest of the day I thought, “Man how bad could it really be?” When I got home, I was relieved that it was really only minor things and I proceeded to fix most of them. So what does this have to do with anything? I was reminded that we are just like the camper, we all have little flaws (sins). Because of those flaws, does Jesus just junk us—discard us as used, worthless material? No, He still loves us, flaws and all. Just like the camper, it may take some work to fix those flaws and be made new again. A little elbow grease, a lot of prayer, and admitting our sins to Christ. Once we recognize the problem and take that step to admit we have sinned, we can turn them over to the greatest carpenter of all time. So just remember we are all repairable in Christ’s eyes. 1 John 1:9 states,

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to

cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ~ Chad

Note: "Staying Connected" is an article from our Education staff.


Scott County Fair Concession Stand

Wednesday, July 22nd Needed: food donations,

concession stand workers, barbeque chefs, & clean-up crew

Sign up now!

Women’s Prayer Group 10:30 a.m. at 1409 College Join us for prayer & a

short devotion.

Girlfriends in God Jesus Calling Bible study

Wednesdays

at Noon

Contact the church office for

more information.

Meets at The Taylor House

1313 S. Main

Join us & discover the voice

of Jesus in your daily life!

Church members, the church will pay 1/2 of your camper’s

fees. FYI: you can sign up until the camp begins unless it’s full (just give Lakeside a call if it’s

the week before)!


Summer Bible Study: Set Apart

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., July 29-Sept. 2

Week 1 Set Apart by Being Consecrated

Week 2 Set Apart by Listening

Week 3 Set Apart by Mentoring

Week 4 Set Apart by Practicing Humility

Week 5 Set Apart by Worshiping God

Week 6 Set Apart by Discovering God’s Word

Led by Pastor John. Sign up today! Study guide costs about $11-$12 (if the cost is a burden, please let us know).

“Set Apart is a dynamic... study of 1 and 2 Kings that examines the holy habits

of the prophets and kings who were set apart by their close walk with God. Each

week we will explore the central story of one of these intriguing men of God... As

we consider their example, we will discover that even prophets and kings strug-

gled and grew in their faith through spiritual practices, and we will learn how to

follow God’s unique purposes for us in His Kingdom.” (source: cokesbury.com)

Come welcome Pastor John Lewis & Family and SCHS Alumni!

Carry-in Brunch, Baker Hall Sunday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m.

After Communion & Fellowship worship service @ 9:00 a.m. Please bring a finger food to the church kitchen before worship. (Suggestions: muffins, fruit, relishes, sweet breads,

rolls, cheese/crackers, or small sandwiches.) Drinks are provided.


UMW News

July 19July 19July 19July 19----23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS23 Mission U at KWU, Salina, KS

EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS:EXECUTIVE & GENERAL MEETINGS: No meetings in July

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: No meetings July-August

You are invited to You are invited to

a wedding shower fora wedding shower for Suzanne Ryan and Brandon NumrichSuzanne Ryan and Brandon NumrichSuzanne Ryan and Brandon Numrich

Saturday, August 1Saturday, August 1 2:00 p.m. in Church Parlor2:00 p.m. in Church Parlor2:00 p.m. in Church Parlor

They are registered at Gifts, Etc., They are registered at Gifts, Etc.,

Bed Bath & Beyond, and Pottery Bed Bath & Beyond, and Pottery

BarnBarn

It’s County Fair time!

See details on pg. 14 to see how you can help.


1-Kari Talbert

4-Jeremy Clinton

6-Joshua Irwin

Karen Berry

8-Gordon Brey

9-Bill John, Jr.

10-Jack Hawkins

Brad Gruver

Chris Antonelli

11-Suzanne

McCandless

12-Freeman Knight

14-Jacob Irwin

Megan Dirks

16-Andrew Wiechman

17-Breanna Emahizer

Terri Hutton

Evelyn Hogg

18-Greg Norris

Gary Eggleston

21-Ivadelle Cotton

22-Shawn Roberts

23-Dylan Hutchins

24-Mark McCandless

Shelli James

27-David Metzger

29-Kaylene

McGonagle

Birthdays

Congrats, New Babies!Congrats, New Babies! Jeremiah Wesley Winter, son of Zach & Erica Winter, born April 27th. Proud

grandparents are Roger & Jan Winter; great-grandpa is Gene Hess.

Aja Vera Hall, daughter of Sierra Rose & Chris Hall, born June 10th. Proud

grandparents are Corey & Julie Rose, Kevin & Yvonne Hall, and Candy Smith; great-grandparents are Steve & Loretta Fyler and Glen & Janell Anderson; and great-great grandparents are Kenneth Fyler & Lorraine Stoll.


July Prayer Concerns

Richard Barton Tara Biermann Maxine Binns Jerry Buxton Kyle Carroll Les Chyba Emily Cramer Lana Cramer Marilee Cramer Dan Ellis Christine Evans Kenneth Fyler Stan Gruver Linda Helmers Jim Hess Jim Hunter Carolyn Janzen Angel King Marilyn Mealy Monica Mills Helen Norman Betty O’Bleness Gloria O’Bleness Richard Spencer Lorraine Stoll Glenna Strickler Marcie Unruh Bailey Welker

Salinda Baker (Tina Turley’s sister) Glenn Bennion (former SCHS teacher) Dale Clare (former pastor here) Ann Davis (Jim Hunter’s sister) Albert Dean (Jean Burgess’ brother-in-law) Pat DeLair (Mrs. Bob Eitel’s sister) Mike Doubrava (former Scott City resident) Barbie Fields-Brantner (former Scott City resident) First UMC at Park City & Rob Schmutz Norma Franklin (Harold Lappin’s sister) Shirley May Hutton (Dan Hutton’s mother) Velma Luck (Julie Mason’s mother) Bob & Margaret McClain (Suzanne McCandless’ parents) Deana Novak (Arlene Cauthon’s daughter) Bob Rein (Teresa Noll’s father) Marsha Shelor (Marilyn Fisher’s daughter) Scott Soodsma (Mary Iseminger’s great grandson-in-law) Nadine Stockman (Danny Stockman’s mother) Euphemia Thoe (Liz Thoe’s mother) Melyssa & Brad White (Dodge City FUMC’s Christian Ed. Director)

Shut-ins to Remember With Prayers & Visits: In Scott City: Maxine Binns, Roy Brandenburg, Dona Dee Carpenter, Irmalee Eggleston, Christine Evans, Nella Funk, Jim Jeffery, Gabe Lawrence, Helen Norman, & Betty O’Bleness; Mary Iseminger in Kansas City, Avis Lamon in Wichita, & Louise Schwanke in Colby.

Prayer List

updates?

Please let the church office know.


GAMES

mission

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ible

Verses

Crafts

Story


FREE Summer Lunches for Kids Open to all children/youth 18 years and younger

Scott City Elementary School May 26-July 17 (weekdays, except July 3), 11:30-12:30 Scott City Ministerial Alliance* July 22 & 29, August 5 & 12 (Wednesdays), 11:30-12:30 at 1st Christian Church, 701 Main *Ministerial Alliance will hand out take-home bags with 5 pre-packaged lunches for each child (also, available at Hope’s Closet).

WANTED:

Lunch Preparers/Servers Wednesday, Aug. 5th

1st UMC will prepare & serve the Ministerial Alliance Summer Lunches

for Kids. Sign up in the church office to help kids in our community!

Pastor Dennis

& Betty

Carter’s New

Address

708 W.

Sandstone Ct.

Andover, KS

67002


9:00 or 10:45 Worship:

July 5 - Cody & Cauy Vance

July 12 - Callie Hutton & Alli Patton

July 19 - Eric Shapland &

Kalo Hineman

July 26 - Alivia & Avry Noll

8:30 Worship: Annie Talbert July ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly ScheduleJuly Schedule


Hope's Closet & Breadbasket 311 N. Main, 872-7012

M, W, F: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Manager: Kris Fetty

Suggested Donation List:

Note: items listed in bold are particularly low. MAKE SURE TO CHECK

THE EXPIRATION DATES ON FOOD ITEMS BEFORE DONATING THEM. When

you bring meat/margarine to the church, please mark it for the

Breadbasket, put it in the freezer, and let the church office know.

The next Sharing Sunday is July 26th. Food, money, and other items are collected during the children’s sermon

(“Time For Young Disciples”) on the last Sunday of each month to be used

for Scott County residents in need. Hope’s Closet & Breadbasket are sponsored by Ministerial Alliance.

hamburger

margarine cereal

flour

tomato sauce

sugar

dry milk

shortening

Hamburger Helper

Tuna Helper

syrup

mac & cheese

canned vegetables

crackers

soup

canned fruit

Jiffy baking mix

corn meal

ketchup

pork & beans

ramen noodles

canned tuna

jelly

peanut butter

instant potatoes

quick oats

Jello

dry beans

pasta

rice

toilet paper

toothpaste

toothbrushes

dish soap

laundry soap

deodorant

shampoo

toiletries

men’s jeans

men’s & kids’

swimsuits


9999----10 year 10 year 10 year 10 year olds can olds can olds can olds can come come come come now!now!now!now!


SUNDAYSUNDAY MONDAYMONDAY TUESDAYTUESDAY

5 Pastor John’s 1st Sunday

9:00 FELLOWSHIP &

COMMUNION SUNDAY

10:30 Brunch

6 9:30 Staff meeting

1:00 Dodgeball

1:00 Tea Time

7 10:30 Wm. Prayer Grp

12 1:00 UMW takes

Communion to nursing

home

2:00 Ad. Co.


1:00 Dodgeball

1:00 Tea Time

4:00 Preschool mtg.


7:00 M&E meeting

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26 SHARING SUNDAY

4:00 Nursing home service



6:30 Worship & Music

meeting

OFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURS

MondayMonday--Thursday 8:00Thursday 8:00--4:00 & Friday 8:004:00 & Friday 8:00--3:003:00

Ongoing Meetings (Non-church functions,

which meet in the church)

AA: Tues. @ 8:30 p.m.,

Sr. High Room

Aerobics: Mon., Wed., &

Fri., 5:15-6:15 a.m.,

Baker Hall

Get Set: Tues.-Thurs.,

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Gotta Dance: Tues.,

6:30-9:00 p.m., &

Wed., 6:30-9:30 p.m.

____________________ Summer Kids’ Activities

Dodgeball Dodgeball

Devotions Devotions & &

Tea TimeTea Time Mondays 1:00-2:00 Ending July 13

SUMMER Office Hours

Mon.—Thurs. 9:00-4:00 & Friday 9:00-Noon


WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY THURSDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAYFRIDAY SATURDAYSATURDAY

1111 Noon Girlfriends in God

2:00 Care & Share

2222 6:30 Men’s Prayer Grp

7:00 Education meeting

3 9:30 Learn & Play

4 Independence Day4 Independence Day4 Independence Day4 Independence Day


2:00 Care & Share


10

11 4:00 Lindsay/Winter

wedding


2:00 Care & Share


4-H Clothing judging

9:00 4-H style revue

17 9:30 Learn & Play

18

22 County Fair Concession

Stand

Noon Girlfriends in God

2:00 Care & Share


24

25


2:00 Care & Share

7:00 Set Apart Bible

study

7:30 Finance meeting


9:00 Fold newsletters

7:00 Trustees

31

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Emmaus

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to resume

this fall

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Life’s Little Flaws Pastor’s Pastor’s...Pastor John Lewis as our new minister beginning July 1st. We welcome Pastor John and his family to our church! Hi Scott City UMC, This