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DearFriends,
Ijustcantwaittoaskthewholecongregationforlotsofmoney!...saidNOpastorEVER
StewardshipandFallalwaysgohandinhand.Nopastorhasfantasiesofaskingfor
money.Yetallpastorslovetotalkaboutthemissionofthechurch.Missionisreally
whatstewardshipisabout.Yes,wewriteoutchecksbutthatisjustthetechnical
business.Missioniswhywearehere.ThechurchofJesusChristinthisworldexists
todomissiontotransformtheworld.
Weareinthechangebusiness.
Godgivesusavisionfortheworldanditisourmissiontomovetheworldtowardthatvision.
Thisyearaswetalkaboutourmissionandourstewardshipresponsetothatmission,wewillbeusingthesymbolofbreadtofocusourworshipdiscussion.Inourworldandineachofusisadeephunger;ahungerforhope,ahungerforjustice,ahungerforjoytofillouremptysadness,ahungerforbread.Breadisthesymbolofusbeingsatisfied.Jesussaid,Iamthebreadoflife.Whoevercomestomewillneverbehungry.
WearefedandnourishedbyGod.Stewardshipisaboutknowingthatinourhearts,inoursouls,andinourminds,andresponding.Godblessesusthatwecanbeablessingtotheworld.
Pleaseconsiderhowyouwillchangetheworld.WhatpartofGodsvisionareyoulivingsothatyoucanhelpmovetheworldtowardsJesu?Whatactions,whatresources(thatincludesfinancial)areyougivingtoGodandtoGodscreation?
JoinusinworshipandexperiencethestoriesofGodsmissionbeingcarriedoutintotheworld.
PastorEmily
Church Phone:785-527-5608email address:[email protected] page:www.belleumc.org
Church Office Hours:Monday thru Thursday8:00am to 1:00pmClosed Friday
Emily Meckley, PastorCell Number: 785-577-1752Email: [email protected]
Virginia Smith, Family and YouthMinistry CoordinatorOffice: Monday and Wednesday9:00am to 1:00pmemail: [email protected]
Sunday School9:30am
Worship ServiceSundays at10:45am
Food Bank Hours:Monday thru Thursday9:00am to 11:30amClosed Friday
A Monthly Newsletter 2013 M Street, Belleville, KS October 2013 issue, Page
THANK YOU. . .
Phil and I would both liketo say thank you foryour support the lastmonth and a half. Wehave experienced viruses,colds, regular busyness
and especially Phil dealingwith a shoulder injuryand subsequent surgeryto repair a rotator cufftear. There have beentimes of fatigue,frustration and not beingwhere you want to be.We both appreciate yourbeing patient with the
needs of our family.We appreciate your kindwords, sharing yourconcern, cards, andgoodies. You are awonderful congregationto serve. Pastor Emily,
Phil & Sean
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Sunday, October 27that 4:00pm
Food provided bythe Fellowship Team!
Hot Dogs, Chipsand Smores . . .
Hayrack ride andPumpkin Carving too!
Please bring your veryown pumpkin and carvingsupplies will be provided!
The FUN is for everyone so,please, come on out
to the home of...Russ & Stacia Piroutek -
This is your chance to let Pastor Emily know how BLESSED we are to have her inBelleville serving our church! The whole month of October is dedicated to showering herwith our attention and gratitude. Find fun ways to show her you care... surprise her... orbe predictable - just do something... think calls, cards, texts, baked goodies, lunchtreats, (diet coke )... get creative and get outside the box (did I mention dietcoke?). We often do not see all the behind-the-scenes responsibilities that PastorEmily accomplishes on our behalf. Please take a moment to convey to her just how muchshe is appreciated.
Nick, Hayley & Zack where all the activities happen!
Your generous gifts offered on WorldCommunion Sunday support:*World Communion Scholarships, relatedto the General Board of Global Ministries,that help students in the United Statesand internationally. *Ethnic Scholarshipsand Ethnic In-Service Training programsrelated to the General Board of HigherEducation and Ministry.
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In our world and in each of us lies a deep hunger: a hunger for hope, a hunger for justice, a hunger for joyo fill our empty sadness, a hunger for bread. We live in a culture with many false offers to appease this hunger,ging us to pursue and clutch.
Bread is the great symbol for our basic human need, and Jesus understands this. To our deepest longingsesus responds, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry. With just a handful of therdinary things of life, Jesus changes everything.
Stewardship recognizes that life is a cycle where faith leads naturally and urgently to the receiving and sharingf the abundant bread Jesus offers. The bread Jesus gives nurtures us and helps us to grow in faith. The breadesus gives helps us to recognize our gifts, make life-giving choices, and build community. The bread Jesus giveshallenges us to open our hands to receive and to share the bread of life. In the communion meal Jesus prepares, are welcome, all are fed, and all are sent back into the world to love and serve.
*Stewardship emphasis begins October 13th and concludes in November.
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Steve Scofield has graciously acceptedthe task of financial secretary forour church. Jenny Zenger has servedfaithfully in this position for manyyears. She will be working with Stevein the transition time and continue tosupport our financial ministries. Weare grateful for both Jennys andSteve's faithfulness to God's call tofinancial ministry. Pastor Emily
Tony Kriks has been hospitalized for observation.
Margaret Duffey is now home from the hospital.
Neva Hermes has moved intoCountry Place Senior Living, room #12.
Harold Mitchell is now a resident ofBelleville Health Care Center, room #5.
Phil Meckley is recovering from Rotator Cuff surgery.
Debra Canfield & Robyn Clements (family of Tom & JoanGrover) continue to need prayers of comfort & healing.
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Lets all pitch in together to
clean-it-up, shine-it-up, paint-it-udo-it-up, fix-it-up...you get the idea!
After worship, the Mission Team will prolunch for us (oh yum - chili & chicken noo
soup and D.Q. ice cream), then we will get busy iour church spaces (inside & out) to accomplish sotasks the Board of Trustees will have listed for us. There will be a varieof jobs to do to match your skill level and energy level. . . so dont stayaway just cause you think there will be nothing you can do! God can u
us all in one way or another-so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and pick-up a paint brurake, broom, shovel, clippers, mop, dust rag, etc. - and come with the attitude...
When disaster strikes, United Methodists respondwithprayers,time,labor,financialhelpandlove.
BasicDisasterResponseTeamsprovideassistanceandsupporttothoseaffectedbyadisaster.Respondersdonotperformrebuildingorrepairworkthatmayjeopardizeavictim'seligibilityforfinancialassistancefrominsuranceandgovernmentagencies.Respondermust
betrainedandhavereceivedanIDcardforaccesstothedisastertobesentoutbytheConferencandDistrictDisasterResponseCoordinators.
Our church is in need of aDisaster relief coordinator...would you be willing toserve in this capacity?If so, please contactJanet Heyka at 785-527-522or [email protected]
Lets Work It Out... TOGETHER!
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Disciple Dudes are having a blasoys earning nd erving ogetherWe are using a construction theme
this quarter. Road signs, constructiocones, roadways on our rugs, and even
special seating thanks to Virginia. So far we have learne
about Adam and Eve and the first sin, and Cain and Ableand how to control ourselves. There are games and singingoing on too. For paying attention and doing their lessonthe boys get to play with construction toys and playdoughThis is a big hit! Kim VanNortwick, Teacher
3RD - 6TH GRADESLEARNING fun waysTO LIVE OUT FAITH &deal with i ssues INREAL LIFE.
Activities wencouragecaring for sharing withothers!
The Lesson on Oct. 13th i s Bread of Life, which willcenter around Christ as the Bread of Life. Thegirls wi ll bake breakfast breads for Caf dEl Soulas a fundraiser for upgrades to the Diva classroom
Stacia Piroutek & Tandy Rundus, Team-Teachers
The 3 years old thru Kindergartenhave been learning Bible stories
from 1 Samuel. They have so farlearned abut Hannah, Samueland Eli. In October, we will learnabout David and Goliath. We alsomake time to learn Sunday
School songs.! ! !
Crystal Young, Teacher
Dear Church Family,
By now, many of you are aware that I have given my notice of resignation fromConcordia First United Methodist Church, with my final day on staff therebeing Sept. 30th. I want to reassure you that my leaving there was purelypersonal & due solely to a recognition of my limits. Both churches are thriving,& I have found myself stretched increasingly thinner in order to meet theneeds of two wonderfully unique churches. My decision to remain at BellevilleFUMC was very difficult, & ultimately came in response to a better fit for myeducational & ministerial background in working with young children.
Although I am looking forward to spending more Sundays at Belleville FUMC,I will not be assuming a full-time position. I will continue to work part time &intend to pick up several hours a week of substitute teaching in order toprovide for myself. I plan to remain living at my apartment in Concordia, for thetime being, as I enjoy being so close to downtown, near my friends, etc. WhileI will not be taking on more hours in Belleville, I am looking forward to seeingyou all more consistently during Sunday morning worship & at communityevents. As always, please feel free to email or make an appointment with meif you have any questions or concerns.
Blessings, Virginia Smith, Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator
Classes begin again onSunday, October 6th
from 5:00pm to 7:00pmin the Youth Room!
Confirmands:Justice AndersonLasondra AurandNicholas Piroutek
Paul RundusRiley Woodward
Pa
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Our unit has been invited to a Mission Study Day to be held on Octo2nd from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Harmony UMC in Mankato. Please brinsack lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided.
October 17th is the Red Cross Blood Drive in Belleville. Our local UMW Unit is responsible for proviandwiches and Dessert for lunch. We need help from all our ladies to sign-up to bring these food items as s volunteer to help be workers, full-time or part-time, from Noon to 7:00pm. Please call me at 785-527-004ou are willing to step in to help in any way.
And so we knowand rely on the love
God has for us.God is love.
Whoever lives in the love
lives in God, and God in him.1 John 4:16 (NIV)
ircles, its that time...make sure to elect your Officers so that info will be included in the 2014 Program BOur UMW Officers for 2014 will remain the same: *President, Carolyn Rauch *Vice-President, Carol NichoRecording Secretary, Joan Grover *Treasurer, Emma Berggren *Historian, Wilma Snapp *Membership Nurtur
Outreach, Kaye Ray
Since there is no UMW General Meeting in October, please remembe
attend Republic County Church Women on Friday, October 4th at 9:30The gathering will be held at Saint Edwards Catholic Church, 181Street, Belleville. Fred Mikesell will share his experiences in Zambia a
ierra Leone. Please bring an item for the Food Bank: there is plenty of vegetables, but needed are donationaper goods, canned soups or milk, crackers, cereal, jello, cake mixes, etc. The offering will go Doodle Butepping Stones Preschools in Belleville in addition to the Pike Valley Preschool.
Food Distributionoctober 16 4-H Building
6:30am
ThisisalargeshipmentsolotsofHELPisneeded!
WILL YOU? neededProviders
Virginia is still in need of babysitters
watch our adorable kiddos during Worsh
Services. You must be Safe Gatherin
certified. Please contact her to volunte
at 527-5608 or [email protected]
t-Large Members October responsibilities include: cleaning both kitchens and sharpening pencils in the Sanctund also, visiting our members in the Care Centers are part of your October obligations. Thanks for all you do
V o l u n t e e r
Circle MeetingsSUSANNAHTuesday, October 16:00 pmHostess & Lesson: Shirley TallentMeeting in Fellowship Hall
RUTHSaturday, October 5 at 10:00am, CoffeeMeeting in the church Overflow!
Hostesses: Linda & Crystal Young
NAOMIWednesday, October 23 at 7:3Hostess: Neva LeeCo-Hostess: Emma Berggren
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2 Alice Kelley, Richard Rombe
3 Karen Hiatt
5 Susan Arbuthnot, Ray Clark
6 Jaclyn Sheets
7 Sheila White
9 Jackie Myers10 Marcy Johnson, Frank KrobCharlene McCartney, Jeff WoodMatthew Frydendall
11 Molly Williams, Allen Smith
12 Dalynn Sedlacek
14 Brian & Deb Carlson
15 Steve Scofield, Lois Scott
16 Linda Young, Jeremy Melton17 Kevin & Kerry Johnson,Davyn VanNortwick
18 Marvin Houdek
19 Phebe Splichal
20 Al Havel, George MoreheadGwen Walter, Kurt & Kelli Childs
22 Clarence & Alice Kelley,William & Wilma Snapp,
Shirley Tallent, Kennedy Anders23 Carol Nicholson
24 Gladys McCracken,Maxine Erickson
28 Amy Morehead
29 Marvin & Janis Houdek
31 Neva Lee
Tuesday, October 110:00am - BHC Bible Study3:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Susannah Circle, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow7:00pm - Stewardship, Parlor
Wednesday, October 29:00am - Bible Study, Parlor9:30am - Mission Study Day,Harmony UMC, Mankato10:30am - LTC Bible Study
Friday, October 49:30am - Republic County ChurchWomen, Catholic Church, Belleville
Saturday, October 510:00am - Ruth Circle, Overflow
Sunday, October 69:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship Service, WorldCommunion Sunday4-H Sunday & Pot Luck5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room
Monday, October 710:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor6:00pm - Leadership Team, Overflow
Tuesday, October 86:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow
Wednesday, October 99:00am - Bible Study, Parlor
Thursday, October 109:30am - Church Chat, CPSL6:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Saturday, October 12Salina District UMW Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 139:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship ServiceStewardship Sunday #1Noon - Soup Lunch/Lets Work It Out Day5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room7:00pm - YATT, SanctuaryTBA - Bread of Life, Diva Class
Monday, October 14Columbus Day10:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor
Tuesday, October 159:00am - Consultation Group (Pastor),
3:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow
Wednesday, October 166:30pm - Food Distribution, 4-H Building9:00am - Bible Study, Parlor11:30am - Ministerial Association8:00pm - Trustees, Overflow
Thursday, October 17Belleville Blood Drive
Sunday, October 209:30am - Sunday School10:45am - WorshipStewardship Sunday #2
Pastor Appreciation Sunday10:00am - Coffee to Honor Pastor Emily5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room
Monday 21st thru Friday 25thMeals on Wheels Week
Monday, October 2110:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor7:30pm - P.E.O., Overflow
Tuesday, October 226:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow
Wednesday, October 239:00am - Bible Study, Parlor7:30pm - Naomi Circle
Thursday, October 246:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 279:30am - Sunday School10:45am - Worship ServiceStewardship #34:00pm - Fall Fest, Piroutek Home5:00pm - Confirmation Class, Youth Room7:00pm - YATT, Sanctuary
Monday, October 2810:30am - Staff Meeting, Parlor
Tuesday, October 293:30pm - Girl Scouts, Fellowship Hall6:00pm - Handbell Practice, Overflow
Wednesday, October 309:00am - Bible Study, Parlor7:30pm - SPPRC, Overflow
Thursday, October 31Reformation Day
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Our Mission is to prayerfully: SEEK God GROW in faith LOVE and SERVE othersFor the transformation of lives!
PASTOREmily Meckley
PRAISE TEAMPam Scofield, DirectorSid ScofieldJohn SurberStacia PiroutekWaylon SheetzKevin JohnsonKerry JohnsonMolly Williams
Susan ChildsMolly HugJillian Couture (flute)Sean Meckley (violin)
ACCOMPANISTS10/6 - Marge Waring10/13- Pam Scofield10/20 - Tana Trost10/27- Pam Scofield
USHERSJay & Lynell KallmanMike & Lizz Skocny
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BUS DRIVERfor OctoberDaryl Dove
First United Methodist Church2013 M StreetBelleville, KS 66935
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
GREETERS10/6 - Wilma Dove, Helen Fielder10/13 - Janet Heyka, Lanie Engle10/20 - Don & Betty Anderson10/27 - Steve & Kathy Dunback
AV TECHNICIANSKurt ChildsMikel HadachekRich Schintler
Annette BredthauerBob Arbuthnot
MULTI-MEDIAPam ScofieldKelli ChildsJanet Heyka
CAF DEL SOULHOSTESSES10/6 - Stacia Piroutek10/13 - Gina Aurand10/20 - Stephanie Schintler10/27 - Lori Scofield