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Pastor Robert Perry was born and raised for 30 years in Delaware. He is a lifelong Methodist. As a teenager, he was a lifeguard and sailing instructor at Camp Pecometh – a United Methodist camp in Maryland. Summer vacations were spent at the Delaware sea shore with his family. He has two older sisters.
Pastor Robert spent roughly 15 years in the business world before finally answering the call to ministry. He enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking, and movies. Joleen is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, and has an older brother (Jay) and older sister (Jeni). She has worked for the State of Nebraska for over 20 years. She enjoys gardening, cooking, canning, kayaking, fishing, and getting to know people.
Between them, they have two sons from previous marriages. Ian Perry is entering his
senior year at Omaha North H.S. Julius Elwell just graduated from Kearney H.S.
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The Seward United Methodist
We are attempting to complete the Confirmation History Book of photos and names and this information is missing: Photos and names: 1960, 1969, 1974 Photos only: 1971, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1989, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008 If one of these years was your year and you can find a photo, may we have a copy to put into the church book? We are deeply appreciative of your kindness and assistance with this project. Jean Kinnamon 402-643-4172 Jeannie Jeary 402-643-2344
Pastor Robert & Joleen Perry, Julius, & Ian
With conference building moves, districts get new offices The closing of the conference office Lincoln means a new home for the Blue River district office.
The Blue River District office will relocate to ConnectioN Point, at 1333 N. 33rd St. in Lincoln, the former location of Faith UMC.
The move should take place once construction on the new offices is completed, said the Rev. Bill Ritter, Blue River District superintendent.
The phone number will remain 402-323-8849, but will ring in Topeka until the move is complete. Ask for Bill Ritter or administrative assistant Pam Savery.
July
Committee
Meetings
Foundation - Parlor Sun. July 8th, 9:30 am Nurture - Parlor Mon. July 9, 6:00 pm BBCDC Staff Meeting - FH/Kitchen Tues. July 10th, 6:00 pm BBCDC Board - FH Tues. July 17th, 6:00 pm Trustees - Basement Youth Room Tues. July 17th, 7:00 pm Mission & Outreach - Parlor Tues. July 17th, 7:00 pm Finance - Parlor Thurs. July 19th, 7:00 pm SPPRC - UMYF Tues. July 24th, 7:00 pm
On Sunday June 24th we honored Jo Ellen Axthelm in her
appointment as Associate Pastor of SUMC for
2018 – 2019~ She will be attending courses of study
twice a year as part of her educational process, which
averages approximately $2500/per year and is a 5-year
process. If you wish to assist Jo Ellen in her
educational expenses any checks written need to be
written directly to her (Jo Ellen Axthelm). These gifts
may be mailed or left in the office anytime. Staff
Parish Committee & Finance Committee thanks you in
advance for any gifts made available to Jo Ellen in her
educational journey.
Many, many thanks to those who have given gifts so far. ~Jo Ellen
Thank you for all your kind words and tokens of appreciation during these last 2 years. You have been a blessing and it was an honor and privilege to lead and serve with you in ministry. It will be Robert Perry’s privilege to serve as well. We pray blessings upon you as you continue to fulfill God’s call in the community and beyond. ~Robert & Abby Henre
Shake It Up Café… Where Kids Carry Out
God’s Recipe!
This July 30th to August 2nd we will be hosting Vacation Bible School, with our friends from Faith Lutheran and St. Andrew’s.
Each evening will begin with sign in at 5:30p.m. in the SUMC fellowship hall with a meal (Thursday at Faith Lutheran for a cookout). Children will then head to worship in the sanctuary. Following our opening worship the preschoolers and kindergartners will stay in the SUMC building for activity centers of Bible, Missions/Science, Crafts/Art, etc. The 1st-4th graders will head to Faith Lutheran for their activity centers of Bible, Missions/Science, Crafts/Art, Music, etc.
Groups will return to the sanctuary at SUMC for closing worship and be picked up/signed out there at 8:20p.m. Thursday night all students will be collected at Faith Lutheran.
Sign up now with the registration forms, located by the church office at SUMC or email Jo Ellen for additional answers to your questions.
Sign up now to help lead this great week we have planned to be in ministry with children in our community. The sign up board is located across from the SUMC front office or you can email Jo Ellen directly at [email protected]
We ask for our entire church family to be in prayer for the children, youth helpers, and leaders for this week.
VBS Leadership Gathering… SUMC Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July from 5:30-7p.m. JOIN US!
Summer Sunday School Continues... At 9:30 a.m. each Sunday we are meeting for Kid’s Own Worship in the UMYF room downstairs. Join us for this fun time of Bible learning!
Notes from Jo Ellen…
Church Family Life…
I cannot thank my church family
enough for the beautiful cards and
gifts of love for my education
process. I will go to week two of
licensing school in July and learned
much from week one this month.
The fellowship times on Sunday the
24th with cupcakes/ice cream were
much appreciated. Most thoughtful
is your outpouring of support, as I
walk this faith journey alongside you
as your Associate Pastor.
I love you and thank you as I am
deeply humbled by your love!
See you Sunday as we welcome our
new Senior Pastor, Robert Perry! It
is my prayer that you make both
Robert and Joleen feel as welcome as
you have my family.
Love and prayers, Jo Ellen
Front Porch Faith …
July Gatherings…
These informal gatherings
are a time of fellowship,
lemonade, short devotion
and prayer, and a short
walk/activity. Join us for
some fun this summer!
Bring a friend!
Wednesday, July 11th
@7p.m. at Lowell Home
Wednesday, July 18th @
9:30a.m. at Siebert Home
Thursday, July 26th @
9:30a.m. at Broderick
Home
(Worshipful)
A HUGE SUCCESS! THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED!
Lay Leadership Report
2018 Great Plains Annual Conference, June 13-16, Wichita, KS Theme: Therefore: Go … Proclaim Christ, Serve Others, Seek Justice, Know God
As a denomination founded on addressing social issues, workshops and discussion centered upon immigration issues (specifically the separation of families at the border), gun violence legislation, climate change, poverty/hunger issues. More topics meriting discussion were: evangelism, peaceful conflict settlement, growing small and mid-sized churches, the importance of small group “families” within existing congregation, the introduction of Fresh Expressions as a movement to start new kinds of churches “tethered to” existing congregations, and VBS as community outreach. Celebrations: + In response to natural disasters in 2017, the GPC collected 6500+ UMCOR flood buckets and in excess of $850,000 for relief. + GPC Lay Leader is Lisa Maupin from Lincoln. She considers laity to be the “lifeblood of our congregations and communities.” + 90.1% of all GPC churches contributed their assessed mission shares in 2017. In our own Blue River District, 98% met their mission shares. + The Blue River District Office will be moving to ConnectioN Point, 1333 N. 33rd, in Lincoln. Three proposals coming from the special committee, A Way Forward, have been submitted and will be addressed specifically at a Special General Conference in St. Louis, 2/23-26/19. This committee was tasked by the 2016 General Conference to respond to the World UMC Church regarding LBGTQ issues. Each GP District will hold their own conversation session with the bishop later this summer. Our Blue River District is currently scheduled to meet with Bishop Saenz on Saturday, August 25, from 3-5 p.m. at Trinity UMC, 7130 Kentwell Lane, Lincoln, NE regarding this issue. Attending from Seward were Pastor Robert Henre, JoEllen Axthelm, and Lynette Broderick. A full report was given to the congregations at the June 17 services. Much more information can be found at Great Plains Conference Communications: [email protected] or greatplainsumc.org
SUMC...On the Move July Newsletter
(A component of the Faith Community Nursing Program)
July is the month to celebrate the birth of our nation, to marinate in the beauty and bounty of summer, and to congratulate yourself for being a part of “SUMC…On the Move.” This is our one year anniversary! Continue to appropriate a part of your daily activities to physical activity. If you haven’t made the commitment, there’s always room for more! (See end of article.) Our July all-ages activity is an afternoon at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, 1222 South 27th Street. This no-cost event is
Saturday, July 28 from 2:30-5 p.m. followed by a picnic in Antelope Park. We will meet at the Zoo entrance for free admission and train ride tickets.
In addition to trekking around the Zoo, this area is also the intersection of other trails available for walking or biking. When the Zoo closes at 5 p.m., meander or drive to Shelter House #2 on the north end of Antelope Park by the large playground area. Food will be provided.
Dates to keep in mind: Sunday, 7/1 or 7/8 Leave your June activity log in the shoebox. Monday, 7/9 Drawing for the winning June “movers.” Saturday, 7/28, 2:30-6 Lincoln Children’s Zoo, trail walking, picnic Every day, 7/1-31 Be a part of the Great Outdoors If you haven’t enrolled in SUMC… On the Move: Please know that you can register at any time. The registration forms and activity logs are on the information table in the hallway. Registrations can be left in the shoebox! J All ages are welcome. Remember to take a red water bottle from the shelf.
May Winners: Laura Shriver, Connie Whittemore, Gary Sain
As we continue to move forward, please direct questions or comments to Lynette: 402-641-8177 Jack: 402-641-3485 [email protected] [email protected]
JULY 2018 Newsletter Information from UMW Preparations are beginning for the 2018 All-Church Bazaar.
SAVE THIS DATE: Saturday, November 10, 2018.
The bazaar planning team will be meeting in July.
Volunteers are always welcome !! New ideas are always needed !! Call Jeanne Gee (402-641-1072) if you have questions
July UMW Activities: Please join us!
July 18th Reading Group - 5-6:30 pm at Maxine’s
July 26th Leadership Team Meeting - 3:45 pm
July 28th Sewing Saturday 8:30 am Fellowship Hall Bring a sack lunch and/or break snack
REMEMBER: NO Meetings of the Unit or the Evening Group in the month of JULY
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, Aug. 1st 11:30 am - 2:00 pm SUMC Fellowship Hall
UMW Guest Day Salad Luncheon “Human Trafficking in NE”
NE State Patrol Investigator, Tony Kavan
R.S.V.P. by July 25th Sign-Up on UMW Bulletin Board
Food Requests for July
Food Net
Canned Fruit
**If you have empty
reusable/recyclable
containers that can
be used by FoodNet,
please bring to the
church. **
Blue Valley Community Action
Tissues
Attention:
Technology assistants needed:
Anyone interested in helping out, please
contact Kyle Rojewski.
Family Game Night Sunday, July 22nd 5:00pm-7:00pm Fellowship Hall Please come join!
General Operating Fund
May 31, 2018
May Year To Date
Expenses $27,379.24 $148,130.16
Giving $20,215.95 $140,590.69
2018 deficit $ 7,163.29 $ 7,539.47
“The Finance Committee has decided sending quarterly statements at the end of March does not give much information to the congregation on their specific giving. Therefore, the Committee will be sending statements at the mid-year point for giving through June 30, and then again at the end of the year to the congregation. Individual pledges will be included on giving statements for a comparison of how close your giving is to your pledge.
If you are receiving a paper copy of the newsletter & wish to save postage for the church, please contact the office to be put on the emailed version of the newsletter.
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~ August ~ Newsletter DEADLINE ~ Friday, July 20th
Submit News by NOON Email articles to [email protected]
Rosie Westerhoff 402-643-2773
BBCDC: 402-643-2141
Non-Profit Org.
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Seward, NE
Permit No. 62
Seward United Methodist Church 1400 North 5th Street Seward, Nebraska 68434
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July Issue
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
UMW Local Church Activities
Chair persons for July are:
Sue Curtis 402-643-2409
Service schedules will no longer be mailed separately. Please check newsletter to see if you are scheduled to serve.
Church Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. M-F Phone: 402-643-4156 Fax: 402-643-4159 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sewardumc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/sewardunitedmethodist Robert Perry, Pastor Email: [email protected] Cell Phone : (402) 862-5447
Pastoral Appointments can be made by texting or calling Pastor Robert or Jo Ellen Axthelm, Associate Pastor—[email protected]
Every Member, Minister
