UMW News June 15th is the next meeting of UMW at 7pm at the church.

The program is on "Prayer and self-denial". So what is "Prayer and self-denial" about? This is an

annual observance in UMW that gives us an opportunity to study and reflect on a particular theme

each year and to designate our personal giving to UMW mission area.

2016 offering will support national and international programs that empower women to gain the

resources they need to earn a living wage so they can take care of themselves and their loved ones.

Projects will include job skills training, small business development assistance

and similar programs.

The idea of self-denial is that each of us as UMW women are willing to deny ourselves some

specific purchase so that those less fortunate will have support to better their lives.

What are you willing to deny ourselves for another?

Program leader is Nancy Hussey with Norma Greenough as hostess.

We see you there in mission together.

Second Sunday POT LUCK + PLUS! – UMW SUNDAY

Anyone participating in PotLuck is asked to help make the coffee before and help clean up after. Chair Persons of Committees please inform your committee if you are having a meeting.

Administrative Council

May 22, 2016, Administrative Council met with District Superintendent Kevin Kloster. The meeting began at 11:15 a.m. and

adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Those present were Chairperson, Deb Russell. Pastor Mark Johnsen, Russ Sanders. Carl Sanders, Kari

Sanders, Ron Rickenbach, Deb Frahm, Judy Cox, Kathy Nelson, Ruth Pourier, and Rosalie Moore.

Rev. Kloster shared strategic planning models that have proven helpful for churches planning forward for maintaining vital

worship and ministry and led the group in a practice session of how to vision, strategize, and implement plans successfully with

accountability. Rev. Kloster will be sharing recommended resources for our further exploration through Pastor Mark.

Respectfully, Rosalie Moore, Administrative Council Secretary

Unapproved minutes of the proceeding of Administrative Council of the Prairie View United Methodist Church

2016 10,000 Hours of Miracle Offering for Annual Conference June 9-11th

“Living generously Unleashing God’s Gifts. Info available in Fellowship Hall Bulletin Board.

GOOD NEWS MESSENGER

June 2016

Prairie View United Methodist Church 28309 Sunny Brook Road

Smithwick, SD 57782 605-424-2080

Prairie View Bell Garden Flowers are Blooming!

Take time and check out the garden next time you visit the church. It’s a living, growing, work of art! If you love to garden or are just a beginner you are welcome to join the crew! There is space

available. Please contact Judy Cox if you want to participate in this ministry.

VBS 2016 Work Day June 15 at 1pm.

Help plan, prep and make decorations!

Be a part of an amazing team!

Contact Robin Tierney for more information.

Cash donations are being accepted for supplies.

Administrative Assistant Office Hours: Wednesday’s : Administrative Assistant’s Lisa Johnsen cell 605-440-3200 lisaraejohnsen@gmail.com

Be sure to check out our website at www.prairieviewumc.org and our Facebook Pages!

BIRTHDAYS!!

June 3 – Daniel Eberle June 3 – Lois Putnam June 6 – Gail Eberle June 10- David Anderson June 11 – Russell Nathan June 15 – Morris Nelson June 17 – Ruth Pourier

BIRTHDAYS!!

June 17 – Connie Ulmer June 19 – Alivia Nathan June 19 – Joel T. Rickenbach June 24 – Pat Seegrist June 28 – Bethany Whitney June 30 – Ray Sanders

Anniversaries! June 3 – Carl and Kari Sanders

June 11 – Kenyon and Betty Papen June 12 – Russell and Valerie Nathan

June 15 – Gene and Deb Russell June 16 – Chad and Amanda Huber June 23 – Brian and Petra Wilson

Pastor’s Corner As most of you already know, I am a series preacher who reads various books to explore content

matter for the congregation which I believe would be both interesting and spiritually beneficial

to preach upon. I have done this since last fall, but this summer I will be doing something new.

I am letting the congregation be the driving force in determining each week’s topic. As such, I

am requesting questions from you all which will be the springboard for each Sunday’s message.

Your questions may be in regard to the bible, doctrine, or any other faith related question you

may have. Nothing is off limits! From the questions you submit, I will select ones that I can

associate with a scripture to read from and incorporate into answering the question. I will not

mention the name of the questioner; so you may either respond to me via email with your

question, or you may fill out a note card which I will be handing out in worship over the next

couple of weeks.

This series will run through Labor Day, so I will need many, and a variety of questions to make

this work. So please put on your thinking caps and hit me with your best shot. Pastors don’t

have divine knowledge of course, but I hope to ponder your questions deeply, and at least share

some ideas which might cause you to think about a subject just a little bit differently.

Thanks in advance for your questions, and my blessings to each of you always

Pastor Mark

Prayer Request Cards: Need a special prayer? “Pray Without Ceasing” cards are available at the back of the

sanctuary for your use. Complete a card and place it in the offering plate and we will be sure to pray for you or

your request.

Welcome Visitor Cards: If you bring a guest(s) to a church service, please encourage them to complete a

“Welcome Visitor” card located by the guest book in the Entryway. We would like to send them a “Thank You”

for visiting Prairie View UMC.

Worship attendance in May: 368 Giving for May 1-26 $8739.49 Avg. PP: $ 23 * Remember your offering! Auto Deposit is available for those who travel.

REMEMBER – Saturday Breakfast! Saturday June 4th 7:30am-9am. Help is needed if you are able to pour coffee and wash dishes. And as always invite a friend and enjoy a great meal!

Prairie View Appreciates People Willing to Serve!

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for June 5

Greeters: Irene Beard, Helen Anderson

Ushers: Sara Beard, John Beard

Special Music: Pastor Mark

Acolytes: Zachary and Reina Wilson

Children’s Time: Robin Tierney

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: John and Irene Beard, Sara Beard, Cathy and Morris Nelson

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for June 12 UMW SUNDAY + POTLUCK

Greeters: Helen Anderson and Leona Dryden

Ushers: Kathy Meyers and Patti Schommer

Special Music: UMW

Acolytes: Sophia Nathan, Reina Wilson

Children’s Time: Deb Frahm

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: POT LUCK + Pot Luck People help with clean up and set up

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for June 19______________________________________________

Greeters: Mike and Patti Schommer

Ushers: Steve and Colleen Alexander

Special Music: Cathy Nelson

Acolytes: Caleb Rickenbach

Children’s Time: Joel Rickenbach

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Mike and Patti Schommer, Joel and Ann Rickenbach, Avis and Dave Jennings

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for June 26 ___

Greeters: Dollie Spencer

Ushers: Dave and Colton Koupal

Special Music: Deb Russell

Acolytes: Ryan and Clancy Koupal

Children’s Time: Lisa Johnsen

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Anna Spaect, Ron and Cindy Trent, Ron and Cindy Olofson

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for July 3

Greeters: Peggy and Kari Sanders

Ushers: Carl and Russ Sanders

Special Music: Kyle Sanders

Acolytes: Ray, Kyle and Megan Sanders

Children’s Time: Robin Tierney

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Robin and Paul Tierney, Deb and Orval Frahm, Lisa and Mark Johnsen

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for July 10

Greeters: Emarie and Koryn Hughson

Ushers: Rowdy and Gordon Hughson

Special Music: Deb Rosentrater

Acolytes: Cy Hughson

Children’s Time: Tami Hughson

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: POT LUCK SUNDAY – Potluck People help with Kitchen

Media:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for July 17______________________________________________

Greeters:

Ushers: Deb and Orval Frahm

Special Music: Jennifer O’Day

Acolytes: Sophia Nathan and Reina Wilson

Children’s Time: Petra Wilson

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Petra and Brian Wilson, Brad and Becky Richardson, Nancy and Larry Renz

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for July 24 ___

Greeters: Stephanie and Carletta Anderson

Ushers: Dave and Colton Koupal

Special Music: Emarie Hughson

Acolytes: Ryan and Clancy Koupal

Children’s Time: Lisa Johnsen

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Misty and Mark Walton, Kari and Carl Sanders, Stephanie Anderson

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for July 31

Greeters: Deb and Gene Russell,

Ushers: Kyle and Megan Sanders

Special Music: VBS KIDS

Acolytes: Ray Sanders and Kyle Sanders

Children’s Time: Kari Sanders

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: Deb and Gene Russell, Diane and Curt Westby, Amanda and Chad Huber

Media:

Flowers:

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS for _Aug 7________________________________________

Greeters: Helen Anderson

Ushers: John and Irene Beard

Special Music: Tami Hughson

Acolytes: Cy Hughson and Caleb Rickenbach

Children’s Time: Mindy Rickenbach

Accompanists: Cindy Trent, Ron and Sue Olofson, Lois Putnam

Fellowship Hosts: John and Irene Beard, Sara Beard, Lisa and Mark Johnsen

Media:

Flowers:

PVUMC June Events:

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 31 “What is Love?” 930am

Saturday, June 4 Saturday Morning Breakfast 730am-9am

Sunday, June 5 Worship 10am

Wednesday, June 8 Wrapped in Love 10am

Thursday, June 9 Tiny Angels 10am

Bible Study 7pm

Annual Conference in Sioux Falls

Sunday, June 12 UMW Sunday and POTLUCK + Plus!!

Committees meet as needed. Check with your Chair Person.

Wednesday, June 15 UMW 7pm. Program- Prayer and Self Denial

Saturday, June 18 ONE THING – Habitat for Humanity 9am-3pm

Thursday, June 23 “What is Love?” Bible Study 7pm

Sunday, June 26 Worship 10am. Ad-Board following worship.

Prairie View Youth at Fall River Health – May Day 2016

Prairie View Youth will take a break from the regular Wednesday night meetings. Fun Days will

be planned at the Lake and a Movie Night. If you want to be a part of this awesome group

contact Pastor Mark! Stay up to date on Facebook.

“You are the light of the world. A city (church) on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to

everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

June 6-12th

Annual Conference of the Dakota’s United Methodist Church

Pastor Mark and Lisa will both be attending the conference and away from the office. Contact

Pastor Mark’s cell phone in case of emergency 605-440-3201.

ONE THING June

The Missions Committee has planned a Habitat for Humanity work

day for Saturday, June 18th

from 9am-3pm. We will be working with

Habitat’s Home Preservation Program to help a family in need who

lives in the community of Buffalo Gap. Some of the approved projects

include painting, building a wheelchair ramp, and constructing a picket

fence. There will be a construction manager on site leading and

directing our team; so all skill levels are welcome and needed!

This will be a great opportunity for fellowship as well as team building

within our congregation, so please mark your calendars and plan to

join in serving a neighbor, while building the Kingdom of God.