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The United Methodist Church of Burlington
“Sharing God’s
Love with
Coffey County
and the World”
Volume 26, Issue 4
April, 2015
THE RESURRECTION: FACT OR FICTION
A Sermon Based on John 20:1-18
By Pastor Scott Hannon Sharing God’s Love
April Sermons
2
Christian Ed. News
Footprints News
3
4
Volunteer Schedule
Church Calendar
5
6
Small Groups
Resurrection, Cont.
7
8, 9
Lent, Council
MOPS, Wild Game
10
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Inside:
PLEASE
JOIN US
SUNDAYS!
8:15 am Worship
9:15 am Sunday
School
10:30 am Worship
11:30 am Hospitality
5:30 pm Youth
Why does the Easter Bunny deliver
Easter eggs? It does not make sense for a
bunny to deliver eggs. Likewise, it does
not make sense for a dead body to be res-
urrected. But if the body is that of Jesus,
resurrection does make sense. But
concerning the Easter Bunny delivering
eggs, well, that will never make sense.
The scripture lesson for today's
service is John's attempt to convince us about the truth of the resurrection.
Unfortunately, if we do not have faith, his attempt will fail. But maybe, just
maybe, hearing John's account explained will be enough to help you receive the
gift of faith.
John's resurrection account is filled with anxious action. Mary, who is
the primary witness, sets the action in motion by going to the tomb in which
Jesus' dead body had been placed. Because she did not believe Jesus would be
resurrected, she planned to prepare his body for a decent burial. But after
arriving at the tomb, she discovers that it is empty. Not knowing what else to do,
she returns to report her discovery to Peter and John, who are still afraid to go
out in public.
Mary's news is shocking enough to prompt Peter and John to come out of
hiding and race to the tomb. John is the first to arrive, but he hesitates to enter
the tomb. Maybe he's afraid of what might lurk inside the tomb of a dead man.
However when Peter arrives, he goes right in. Of course, that is to be expected
of Peter. He's impulsive, often acting without thinking about the consequences
of his actions. But this time his impulsiveness has paid off.
Continued on page 8.
MOVIE NIGHT AT BUMC
Saturday, April 25, at 7 pm
Come enjoy “Facing the Giants”
Popcorn and Snacks Provided!
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BUMC…..SHARING GOD’S LOVE This section is devoted to sharing examples of our congregation acting on our mission of “Sharing
God’s Love with Coffey County and the World.” If you want to recognize someone for sharing God’s love
with you or others, please email the church office at [email protected] for its possible inclusion in
the newsletter. The deadline for submitting newsletter information is the twentieth of each month.
Adrienne Fleming said, “I am grateful for my current Confirmation
mentors Bob Culbertson, Alan Barrett, Dan Allen, and Wes Fleming. They
are wonderful influences for our youth.”
“I am also grateful to my board members Sanna Alfers, Jolene Stubby,
Joyce Hopkins, Dianne Barrett, and Liz Caldwell for their amazing ideas and
support” (on the Christian Education team).
Every fourth Sunday is “God’s Storehouse
Sunday” when BUMC members are reminded to
intentionally give to local needy families through
donations to God’s Storehouse. BUMC
appreciates all the donations for this local mission,
and also appreciates the many volunteers who work at there weekly.
Richard Croll shared: Each week, our youth group is touched by the
efforts of Tyler Burrell. Tyler, also known as The Caretaker, is a growing
Christian and a wonderful young man. Tyler, our groups’ only senior, has
taken the younger kids under his wing, tries to make them feel welcome and
includes them whenever he can in the group’s activities. It would be easy for someone in his situation, the
lone senior and remaining member of his original group, to become discouraged or to lose interest. But Tyler
has always kept involved and kept working for a better “team”. We are so proud of the Footprints’ eldest
statesman and will sorely miss him when he’s gone after this summer. So, while we still have The Caretaker,
we will enjoy our time together, and when it is time to say goodbye, we will do so with a tear in our eyes and a
prayer on our lips. God bless you Tyler!
Jolene Stubby organized a women’s chorus to sing at the March 22 10:30 service. She chose “Lamb of
God” and set rehearsal times, along with contacting all the ladies. Thank you, Jolene, for using your musical
talent and organizational skills to bless these ladies and the congregation.
David Douglass dedicated many hours to set up a new computer in the church office as well as re-build
the Christian Education office computer and update the sanctuary computer. Thank you, David! Your exper-
tise really makes a difference.
Steve and Verla Bartholomew keep the thermostats set and re-set throughout the church. Each time an
electrical flash occurs, the thermostats must be re-set. Their quiet, constant care for this chore and so many
more behind-the-scene tasks in the church is unmatched.
Stan Luke and Diane Williams helped serve a fundraiser breakfast at the Christian Church Saturday,
March 21 to represent BUMC at the event raising money for the Coffey County Evangelical Ministerial Alli-
ance scholarship for a local
graduate. Thank you, Stan and
Diane, for sharing your time!
The men’s breakfast
group did a great job with the
Wild Game Feed Monday,
March 16. Thanks to all who
helped, who brought food, and
who participated in this
inaugural event!
April Sermons are Joy-ful
Join us at 8:15 or 10:30 worship for these Bible-based sermons by
Pastor Scott to learn how to lead the joy-filled life God desires for you.
April 5 Joy in Resurrection based on John 20:1-18
April 12 Joy Through Gratitude based on Luke 17:12-19
April 19 Joy in Giving based on Matthew 19:16-23 and Mark 12:41-44
April 26 Joy in Community based on Ephesians 4.1-16
Pastor Scott snapped a picture of
some volunteers at God’s Store-
house who generously offer their
time.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS
by Director Adrienne Fleming
Thank you to everyone that assisted, participated, and enjoyed this
year’s Prayer Partner program! This special ministry to the children of
our church is an exciting way to help them grow in their own faith journey.
Also, my gratitude goes out to the individuals assisting with the reveal
breakfast.
A special “Thank You” also goes out to the individuals assisting
with our “Twas the Night before Easter” Veggie Tales party! Special
times of fun and fellowship for the little ones of our church and community
are always a true delight.
If you have enjoyed any of our past Movie Nights, you are in luck!
Come enjoy Movie Night at BUMC on Saturday – April 25, at 7 pm in the
sanctuary. Snacks like popcorn and candy will be provided. Why drive
forty miles and pay to see a movie on the big screen, when you can come to
BUMC and do the same thing for free!? Come enjoy “Facing the Giants,”
where a losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of
fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
Happy Spring! It is a joy and a blessing to serve you.
In His love,
Adrienne
Four Youth to
Complete
Confirmation
Brenden Alfers, Aiden
Caldwell, Elijah Caldwell and
Kenny Glenn have been
studying about the Methodist
faith in weekly confirmation
classes.
Also involved are BUMC
mentors who meet weekly
with the students.
Confirmands recently
enjoyed an overnight retreat
hosted by Wes and Adrienne
Fleming.
Confirmation Sunday will
be Sunday, April 26 at 10:30
worship. Everyone is invited
to a reception in Garst Hall
following worship.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CHURCH CAMP
BUMC Scholarships are Available
Camp Chippewa is now accepting applications for
summer 2015 camps! With nine different weeks and many
camps to choose from, there is a camp for everyone! There
are Kids & Parent Overnights, 3 Day Mini Camps, and 5
Day Camps to fit any schedule and any adventure level.
Every day is a new adventure at Camp Chippewa.
Every day includes eating, sleeping and swimming while
facing new challenges, learning new skills, and growing
closer to God with lifelong friends. Worship, laughter, star-
gazing, dreaming, eating s’mores, playing in nature….It’s all a part of church
camp! Don’t miss out!
To view the complete list of camps visit
www.campchippewa.campbrainregistration.com. The complete listing is also
posted on the upstairs bulletin board at the end of the classroom hallway. To
register, visit the same website or complete a registration form available in the
church office. Remember, half the total payment of your chosen camp is due
at the time of registration. The remaining half is due two weeks prior to your
check in date. The Early Bird discount of $20 is available until May 1, 2015!
BUMC does have scholarship funds available, so be sure to contact Adrienne Fleming about these
opportunities: [email protected]; 810-406-9013.
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Greetings from your Footprints!
The youth have been studying several stories in the Bible with a re-
curring theme: second chances. Whether we look at people’s huge downfalls
or simple mistakes, God forgives and gives second chances. No matter who
we are, we all make mistakes. But if we repent and change our ways, God
will all his children second chances to make things right.
The kids have been enjoying the change in weather and spending a
portion of our youth meetings outside for both the lesson and game time.
While dinner has been inside, ice cream on a warm evening is a pretty good
way to end a youth lesson!
We had one impromptu event in March: movie time in Emporia. We
were informed of this opportunity by Jeannie Feldhausen who works with the
Tyson Heins, the person responsible for bringing Do You Believe? to our
area for two weeks. The kids wanted to go, a plan was hatched, and an event
was attended by 20 of us! The story is of 12 very different people whose
lives are intertwined and affected by the cross. If you have the chance to see
it sometime, check it out; it was awesome! For more information on these
wonderful Christian events, you can go to Feed Christ’s Lambs on Facebook.
A special thank you to Sanna, Darla and LaVina for their help with the toting
of children to and from Emporia, you three rock!
The last thing on the list for March is Young Christian’s Weekend.
We haven’t left yet, but will have returned by the time you read this. Our
group numbers 30 for this year’s event, and with the help of Dr. Sloyer and
Mike Skillman, they donated a couple of vehicles for us to use, we were able
to get everyone to Branson. If this year’s event is anything like those in the
past, the highlight for the kids is the show Jonah at the Sight and Sound
Theatre. From the animals in the aisles to the whale swimming overhead, the
entire production allowed us to feel like we were there, living the story of Jo-
nah.
In summary, thank you to all who support the Footprints youth group.
With the help of our generous congregation, we are able to take your kids to
Christian based movies and shows as well as having them attend sessions to
learn more about our Lord and Savior. Are they having fun? You bet! But
isn’t that the purpose of all of our work? To show the kids that it is possible
to have fun in a scripturally based setting while learning how to live a life
worth living; one full of love and generosity, where every life is valued and
every point of
view is worth hear-
ing. Thank you for
allowing us to help
your children grow
in faith and love!
God bless,
Richard and Susan
FOOTPRINTS YOUTH NEWS
By Youth Director Richard Croll
Would you like to get to
know Pastor Scott better, or
discuss an issue with him?
Pastor Scott would like to
hear from you. Please call
him (913-522-0098) or call
the church office (364-2181)
to set a time that you are
available.
The church office hours
are weekdays 8 to noon.
Footprints Youth Group
meets Sundays at 5:30 pm at
BUMC for learning, fun, and
dinner. Middle school and
high school students are
invited to attend and bring
friends.
Adults in the congregation
are invited to help provide
meals for the weekly
meetings.
A meal scheduling link is
on the Footprints facebook
page, or find the schedule on
this website:
www.takethemameal.com and
use Footprints as both the last
name and password
(capitalization of Footprints is
necessary).
Questions about your
youth attending the group, or
about scheduling dinner?
Contact Youth Director
Richard Croll: 364-9232 or
Susan Croll: 364-9233.
SCHEDULE
A VISIT WITH
PASTOR
SCOTT
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APRIL WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
April 12 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Diane Williams
Video: Amy Collins/Steve Wideman
Scripture: Diane Williams
10:30 Service Worship Leader:
Video: Liz Caldwell
Scripture: Owen Jones
Ushers: Steve and Verla Bartholomew
Acolytes: Elijah Caldwell, Kenny Glenn
Child. Church: Kathy Gales
Message: Oggie, Susan Croll
Nursery: Tyler Burrell
Hospitality: Darlene Tice
April 19 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Judy Stukey
Video: Amy Collins/Steve Wideman
Scripture: Judy Stukey
10:30 Service Worship Leader: Bob Culbertson
Video: Austin Croll
Scripture: Nik Alfers
Ushers: Doug and Lisa Bruce
Acolytes: Hannah and Hayden Sides
Child. Church: Adrienne Fleming
Children’s Message: Elizabeth Hudson
Nursery: Isaac Caldwell
Hospitality: Judy Romary, Joyce Hopkins
April 26 Confirmation Day 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Roger Cole
Video: Amy Collins/Steve Wideman
Scripture: Bev Yokum
10:30 Service Worship Leader: Cindy Joy
Video: Wes Fleming
Scripture: Austin Croll
Ushers: Ron and Paula Bruce
Acolytes: Brenden and Aiden Alfers
Child. Church: Dianne Barrett
Children’s Message: Carol Caldwell
Nursery: Kaitlyn Caldwell
Hospitality: Confirmation Reception
We Need, Appreciate
BUMC Volunteers If you are unable to serve on the day
scheduled, please feel free to trade with
another person and let the church office
know (364-2181 or lmasters@ umcburling-
ton.org). Reminders are emailed weekly.
If you see an area of ministry in
which you are interested, please let us
know. We appreciate your ideas and your
time. Let us support you in using your
gifts and talents at BUMC as we serve and
worship together.
April 5 EASTER 8:15 Service Worship Leader: Carie Collins
Video: Amy Collins/Steve Wideman
Scripture: Jane Griffith
10:30 Service Worship Leader:
Video: Nik Alfers
Scripture: David Douglass
Ushers: The Mike Thorp Family
Acolytes: Shalonn Wright, Drue Thorp
Child. Church: None (Communion)
Children’s Message: Adrienne Fleming
Nursery: Teela Burrell
Hospitality: None on Easter
Church Lawn Mowing
Need is Approaching The church lawn is turning green and
will soon need to be mowed. Please
consider if this is a service you would like to
provide from time to time throughout the
summer. A sign-up sheet will soon be
posted on the narthex bulletin board for
volunteers to sign up in weekly increments.
The church riding lawn mower and weed-
eater are available for use on the church
grounds. We appreciate help in keeping the
church grounds looking nice.
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SMALL GROUPS SHARE INTERESTING STUDIES,
PROVIDE FELLOWSHIP
A variety of small group opportunities are available at
BUMC, and more are possible! Check out the list below and see
if any fit your interest and schedule. If you have an idea for one,
please contact Christian Education Director Adrienne Fleming:
[email protected]; 810-406-9013. Small groups are the
perfect setting to study and discuss issues, to gain greater
understanding, nurture relationships, and deepen faith.
Mondays a weekly study is held at the Coffey County
Courthouse in the basement conference room over the lunch
hour. From noon to 1:00 the group meets, and participants are
invited to bring their sack lunch if they wish to eat during the
discussion. The group is currently studying Adam Hamilton’s
Making Sense of the Bible. Join this interesting discussion
group.
Thursdays a weekly women’s group meets in the church library. All women are invited. They are
nearing the end of Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton. The group will choose another study to
follow their current book.
Invitation to Romans is a short-term Disciple Bible Study held the first and third Wednesdays of each
month, led by Pastor Scott. This study, held in the church library, is just beginning. For more information
please contact Pastor Scott: 913-522-0098.
“Faithlink: Connecting Faith and Life as United Methodists” is
the current topic of Adult Sunday School which meets weekly on Sundays
in the church library. Child care is provided during this class time. A new
topic is addressed weekly, so new participants will not feel behind in the
discussion.
Financial Peace University just concluded its nine week course. Ten participants studied Dave
Ramsey’s faith-based principles to gain financial responsibility. These principles never become outdated; this
class was the second FPU class BUMC has offered. Ask an FPU “graduate” about their experience!
Men’s Breakfast meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 6 am in
Garst Hall. A rotating team prepares breakfast, and the group enjoys sharing food,
fellowship, and faith. Bob Culbertson’s cooking team is in charge of the meal for the
April gathering on Friday, April 10. All men are invited to participate.
Children and Youth benefit from small groups too! Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 am on
Sundays for all ages.
Bob and Carol Culbertson
lead the children’s class along with
Adrienne Fleming. Check out Page 4
for information on BUMC’s active
youth group, open to all youth grades
5-12, led by Youth Director Richard
Croll and Susan Croll. The group
meets for study as well as participat-
ing in many trips and fun events.
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RESURRECTION...Continued from Page 1
He's the first person to enter the empty tomb.
He notices the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head had been rolled up. This is an important discovery
because non-believers charged that grave robbers had stolen Jesus' body. If they had stolen his body, it does
not make sense for them to have taken the time to roll up that cloth. Besides, had grave robbers attempted to
steal Jesus' body, they would have had to do so in the presence of Roman guards who had been charged with
the duty of making sure that the disciples could not enter the tomb. It was feared that the disciples would steal
Jesus' body and later proclaim that the empty tomb demonstrated that Jesus had been resurrected.
John finally enters the tomb, sees what Peter has seen and believes. We are not told what he believes.
Perhaps he believes the tomb is really empty. After they have seen all there is to see, they go home. Unlike
Mary, they don't tell anyone about what they have seen.
Evidently Mary had followed the disciples. But instead of
leaving with Peter and John, she stays at the tomb. She is very distressed
about the disappearance of Jesus' body. She cannot control her emotions
and begins to cry. She peers into the tomb and sees two angels. They ask
why she is crying and she tells them why. Next Jesus appears and for
some strange reason, Mary does not recognize him. Jesus says her name
and then she recognizes him. He tells her to go and tell the disciples that
he has risen from the dead. She obeys and in doing so, she becomes the
first evangelist.
When John's account of the resurrection was recorded, it was re-
garded as radical. Back then, a woman's testimony was not credible.
Surely, John knew this and yet he did not change the gender of the per-
son who first witnessed the resurrected Jesus. He just recorded what he
remembered and what he was told.
Actually it was Jesus who made John's account so radical. He chose to make a woman the first witness
of his resurrection. Perhaps he wanted to make sure the account of the resurrection would be told in a way that
would ironically make it more believable. A skeptic would ponder why a woman was presented as the first
witness and would conclude that the account had not been altered to make it more believable. If it had been, a
man would have been presented as the first witness.
Immediately after the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, the demeanor of the disciples was
transformed. When Jesus was taken captive, they were skeptical and scared. But once they witnessed Jesus'
resurrected body, they quit doubting and started believing. And because they believed, they quit hiding and
publicly proclaimed the Good News. In living as courageous witnesses to Jesus' resurrection, the disciples
demonstrated the awesome truth of the resurrection.
The first stanza of the hymn He Lives summarizes how the disciples lived following the resurrection. "I
serve a risen Savior, he's in the world today; I know that he is living, whatever foes may say. I see his hand of
mercy, I hear his voice of cheer, and just the time I need him, he's always near." The disciples knew Jesus was
always near and as a result, lived their lives as boldly as possible. In doing so, they suffered dreadful conse-
quences. The most dreadful of these consequences was being executed because of their belief in Jesus. The
following are accounts of how the disciples died:
Matthew - After preaching in Judea, different traditions place his missionary work and possible mar
tyrdom in Ethiopia or Persia.
Peter - Along with the Apostle Paul, he may have been executed around AD 64 during the persecutions
of Emperor Nero, or later in AD 67. Apparently he was crucified, head-down, at his own request.
James, son of Zebedee - Acts 12:1-2 - "It was at this time (of great famine, possibly around AD 44)
that King Herod laid violent hands on some of the Church members.”
James, John's brother, was executed with the sword ....." Continues on next page.
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James, son of Alphaeus - Tradition claims he first worked in Palestine (Israel) before preaching and
martyrdom in Egypt.
Simon, the Patriot - One tradition is that he first preached in Egypt, before joining Jude and traveling
to Persia, where both were martyred. Simon may have been crucified or hacked to death.
Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael – Traditionally, he met his death by being flayed or skinned
alive, and then beheaded.
Andrew was crucified at Patras in Achaia. A later tradition describes him as being crucified in a
spread-eagled position - hence the St. Andrew's cross of Scotland.
Thomas was speared to death near Madras on the east coast. Mount St. Thomas, close to Madras is
associated with his name.
Jude - He may have preached in Assyria (eastern Iraq) and Persia (Iran), before joining with Simon
the Zealot and being killed with him in Persia.
Barnabas was stoned to death.
By refuting their belief in Jesus, it's very likely that some of the dis-
ciples could have avoided being executed. Yet, not one of them did that.
Had they truly believed Jesus was dead, it's very likely that each
disciple would have refuted his belief in Jesus. Why lose your life for a dead
man?
In 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 the Apostle Paul is recorded as saying, “If
no one is ever raised from the dead, then Christ has not been raised. And if
Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is worth nothing, and your
faith is worth nothing. And also, we are guilty of lying about God, because
we testified of him that he raised Christ from the dead. But if people are not raised from the dead, then God
never raised Christ. If the dead are not raised, Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been
raised, then your faith has nothing to it; you are still guilty of your sins. And those in Christ who have already
died are lost. If our hope in Christ is for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone else in the
world.”
Paul believes in a historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. If the resurrection never happened,
then the persons who said they witnessed the resurrection were just liars. If the resurrection never happened,
Christianity is just a lifestyle which offers wholesome benefits. It loses its ability to offer hope that transcends
the grave.
Without the resurrection, it does not make sense to celebrate Easter. And it does not make sense to
celebrate Christmas. But with the resurrection, it not only makes sense to celebrate each holiday, it also makes
sense to celebrate each day. That's because the resurrection infuses each day with hope.
Because of the resurrection we have hope that in the end good will triumph over evil. We have hope
that in the meantime good people who lose their lives in the fight against evil will receive a heavenly reward.
We have hope that this life is only the beginning; that the best is yet to come. So whatever comes our way, we
have reason to be optimistic. We have reason to keep on keeping on.
The foundation of our faith in Jesus is his resurrection. In the April 10, 2004 issue of the Topeka Capi-
tol-Journal was an article about a book entitled Why Jesus Died. The article cited the following quotation by
the book's author, Gerard Sloyan: "Jesus dying on the cross is Scene I of the Christian faith. But without Scene
II, which was his resurrection, we probably would have never heard about Jesus of Nazareth."
The testimonies of the witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus have inspired millions to be Christians.
Without the continuing testimonies of Christians who believe in the resurrection, Christianity would have died
out long ago. Without their testimonies, there is no way Christianity would have endured for these 2,000 plus
years.
Is the resurrection fact or fiction? With the gift of faith, you will believe that it is fact. You won't need
sermons like this to help you believe. You'll have an inner certainty that will overcome any doubt about it.
People, I do not believe because of the facts that prove the resurrection. I believe because I have faith.
What about you?
http://www.ccel.org/bible/phillips/CN500APOSTLES%20FATE.htm
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MARCH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL LENT ACTIVITIES SHARE
FAITH, FUNDS, AND LOVE The BUMC congregation is invited to share in a special Lenten offering following the church’s vision
of sharing God’s love with Coffey County and the world. Funds collected through Lent and turned in to the
church office during Holy Week or on Easter will benefit two missions—one local and one international.
BUMC’s annual Mexico Mission was founded by and is led by Lanny Ratzlaff. In its eighteen years,
208 volunteers involved have helped build 37 homes and 2 churches to families in need in Mexico. Half the
Lenten collection will benefit the next trip to Mexico. The other half will benefit local needy families through
the Coffey County Resource Council. The CCRC helps people within the County with utility bills, grocery
and housing needs, etc. This agency is administered through the Coffey County Health Department in the
courthouse.
Throughout Lent, a prayer partnership has been progressing. Christian Education Director Adrienne
Fleming asked children and adults to register to be involved in this annual event. She paired an adult with
each child. Adults have been daily praying for their child and weekly sending a card to remind the child of
these prayers. On Palm Sunday the Christian Education team will provide a breakfast where the adults will
reveal their identity to the child they have been praying for.
Prayer partnership participants (in no particular order, to maintain anonymity until the reveal break-
fast) include: Aiden Alfers, Kaitlyn and Sophia Borden, Valerie Bussard, Johanna Carrasco, Madison Dalby,
Lai’Niyah and Zah’Kyia Duncan, Alex Cole, Audri Glenn, Kyle Holveck, Thomas Hudson, Riddick Norris,
Brayden Todd, Michael and Jordan Torrez, Shane and Shalonn Wright, Liz Caldwell, Thyra Davis, Tina
Decker, Tawny Decker, McKenzie and LaVina Dalby, Wes and Adrienne Fleming, Jolene Stubby, Teela
Burrell, Luella Masters, Lisa Torrez, Charlotte Burrell, Heather Borden, Theresa Pryor, Dianne Barrett, Sanna
Alfers, and Tyler Burrell.
The March 11 Council meeting was attended by Carie Collins, Pastor Scott Hannon, David Douglass,
Gary Simmons, and Luella Masters.
Chair Carie called the meeting to order and asked Pastor Scott to share an opening prayer. Luella
moved that Council minutes from the February meeting be approved. David seconded the motion and it
passed.
Finance: Reports were reviewed and it was noted that the month ended with well financially. The
MOPS Charter and material expense was discounted to $199.50 rather than the $400 anticipated at February’s
meeting.
Trustees: David reported that the office computer has been replaced. He is refurbishing the Christian
Education office computer and increasing memory in the sanctuary computer.
Witness: Pastor Scott shared that Witness helped plan the upcoming Maundy-Thursday and Good Fri-
day services. The committee decided not to offer a sunrise service this Easter, but are considering a sunrise
service and breakfast next year followed by a single Easter service.
Upcoming events include: Wild Game Feed March 16; MOPS and MOMSnext informational meeting/
Pajama party March 21; Veggie Tales party March 28; Prayer Partner Breakfast March 29; Easter week
activities.
The next Council meeting was set for Wednesday, April 8 at 7:10 pm in the church library. David
moved to adjourn the meeting. Pastor Scott seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Luella Masters
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Want to Carpool
to the Opera?
Adrienne Fleming is help-
ing direct KU’s Theatre
performance of The Marriage
of Figaro. Music is by Wolf-
gang Amadeus Mozart,
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte.
The performance is staged in
cooperation with the KU
School of Music and features
the KU Symphony Orchestra.
The four performances are:
Friday, April 24 - 7:30 pm,
Sunday, April 26 - 2:30 pm,
Thursday, April 30 - 7:30 pm,
Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm.
Performances will be in
the Crafton-Preyer Theatre,
1530 Naismith Drive, Law-
rence. Tickets are $20 for
adults and are available for
purchase at the University
Theatre Ticket Office, the
Lied Center Ticket Office, by
phone (785-864-3982 ), and
online: kutheatre.com/tickets.
BUMC was a "wild" place
Monday, March 16 when wild game
was featured in a community potluck
dinner in Garst Hall.
"This was a lot of fun and I
think people were surprised how
good the game food dishes really
tasted,” said Bob Culbertson. “It was
also interesting to see a bunch of
guys in the kitchen cooking and
organizing. I don't think any dishes were even broken."
Many interesting, delicious dishes were enjoyed, including
barbecued elk, deer stew and tacos, quail and pheasant stroganoff, and fried
walleye. Those attending brought either a dish featuring wild game or a
side dish to share.
Participants in a raffle were required to taste a dish and identify the
species used in the recipe. Jan Wideman was the lucky winner, correctly
identifying the elk dish and winning a private fishing trip to a stocked
watershed pond.
Organizer Wes Fleming said, “Since Jan Wideman won the fishing
trip, maybe she will bring crappie to the wild game dinner next year."
The men’s group came up with this idea and organized the event.
All men are invited to meet the second Friday of each month at 6 am in
Garst Hall. Breakfast cooking responsibilities rotate monthly. The next
men’s gathering is April 10 with Bob Culbertson’s cooking crew in charge.
WILD DINNER ENJOYED AT BUMC
BUMC is now officially chartered as a MOPS, MOMSnext organiza-
tion, supporting mothers in Coffey County and surrounding areas. In 2014,
MOPS International partnered with 3,089 churches forming 3,739 groups.
The first meeting here was Saturday, March 21 in Garst Hall. Breakfast was
provided along with crafts and child care for those attending. Moms met to
discuss issues and also to learn more about the organization. Details of an
April event will be announced soon.
“Moms need Moms,” Darla Jones, Nurture Chair, pointed out. This is
what MOPS is all about. MOPS International encourages and equips moms
of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in
relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church.
Updates are available on Facebook “Coffey County MOPS…” or
email [email protected]. Many people were involved with
this first gathering. Along with organizers Heather Borden and Darla Jones,
also sharing time and resources were Sara Steiner, Kathy Gales, Carol Hannon, Amanda Hannon, Kendra
McVey, Sue Rodgers, Thyra Davis, Judy Stukey, Paula German, Gene and Barb Merry, Jolene Stubby, Tina
Decker, Dawn Freeman, Carie Collins, and Luella Masters.
SHARING LOVE THROUGH MOPS, MOMSnext
Kathy Gales gives a hand with a craft.
Easter eggs, bunnies, and Easter lilies
were products of the kids’ handiwork.
Their handprint lilies were later
delivered to Meadows residents.
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Burlington, KS 66839
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Phone: 620-364-2181
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