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A Monthly Newsletter

2013 M Street, Belleville KS

JUNE 2013 issue, Page 1

Emily Meckley, Pastor Cell Number: 785-577-1752 Email: grehoundks@gmail.com Virginia Smith, Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator Office: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm email: vsmith.umc@gmail.com

Church Phone: 785-527-5608 email address: belleumc@nckcn.com web page: www.belleumc.org Church Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Closed Friday

Food Bank Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 am Closed Friday Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Ages 3 years thru 6th Grade Sunday School 9:30 am

Worship Service Sundays at 10:45 am UMYF Watch for details on upcoming activities. YATT June 9, 23 7:00 pm Sanctuary

Pastor Emily and Phil invite you for times of fellowship and conversation on Sunday evenings. For five Sundays, beginning June 2, we invite you to the parsonage for a time of sharing, snacks, conversation and reflection from 6:00 8:00 pm. Please bring a snack to share we will provide refreshing lemonade. Come as many Sundays as you are able. We will be swapping our best stories, lifting each other up and hearing a word to carry us through our week.

How is it with your soul?

a message from our pastor... Dear Friends, I am so trying to get caught up. I was on

vacation and then returned to Salina only to leave for Annual Conference in Hutchinson two hours later. To make matters worse, I was in an auto accident while on my trip back to Ohio. No injuries just an injured bumper. Yet one simple bumper now demands my attention as I call insurance companies and get estimates for repair. What a way to begin the summer season. Now I sit in Annual Conference trying to get my newsletter communications finished. While it seems very rushed, that is not what I am feeling at this moment. Instead, I am listening to reports at Annual Conference and I am so calm, so rooted, and so happy! Do you know how much ministry is going on in this state? Do you know how many people in our Kansas West Conference are called to do ministry? I am not simply speaking of being a pastor I am hearing lay people and clergy who are passionate about answering Gods call. These people are transforming the world. Words cannot express my feelings of awe and amazement of God working in and through Gods people. This summer We are stories but to the word with them? I am sure been. But Gods call and me on we will worship each Sunday morning, and I want you to be there. going to hear the word of God. Specifically, we will be hearing the of Gods prophet, Elijah. I want us to hear not just stories of Elijah, hear our story that God has for us. We are Gods prophets! What is that God wants us to take out to the people of the world and share that your summer days and weeks will be busy, just as mine have take the time to be here on Sunday mornings and hear, really hear, and Gods word for your life. Join together in worship, and join Phil Sunday evenings. Know that we are, all of us, Gods people, and that God is transforming this world through us. I wish you peace,

Pastor Emily

Gods prophet, Elijah...HE is the fORCE. HE is the FORCE of GOD. See fire fall from the sky! Taste the food that never runs out! Rest and refresh! Read the Word! 6/2--1 Kings 18:20-39 6/9--1 Kings 17:8-6, 17-24 6/16--1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a 6/23--1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7) 8-15 (Baptism of Collin Childs) 6/30--2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 7/7--2 Kings 5:1-14 Be prepared to be amazed!

Join in the fun, join in the story, join in the challenge. Hear the Word of the Lord... And all of Gods people said, AMEN.

Food Stand at the Fair

byKimVanNortwick

The Fair is quickly approaching. You will be getting calls to volunteer to work shifts for the counter help, kitchen help, fry station and also for pie cutters. The new stand will be a lot more comfortable to work in. Please help us make this year go smoothly by volunteering. Carol Monsanto has started the pie lists for this year. There is a sign-up list at the church and one will be passed to the circles. She is also in search of pie bakers! If you are interested in doing this, let her know at hmonsanto@nckcn.com or you may call her at 527-5703. The Overall Chair Committee consists of Lynn and Kim VanNortwick, Allen and Marcy Johnson-with the third spot to be filled soon. This will be a three year rotating position with Lynn and Kim going off after this year.

The Stand is coming along nicely. We are heading into the final stretch. We are looking for a good electric stove and also refrigerators, if you have one that you would like to donate, please contact one of the committee members. The kitchens are being finished as well as the counters. The grill is being cleaned to be installed in the fry station. Pledges made were $13,575.00 and $12,360.75 of those have been collected. Some of the people pledging have paid more than their original amounts pledged, which were greatly appreciated! Total gifts given including pledges so far is $31,538.50. The more gifts and pledges received, the quicker we can pay back the $30,000.00 loan from the Permanent Endowment. All gifts are greatly appreciated. If you haven't driven out to see the new stand, you should take the time to do so. It is really something to see. If anyone has questions, please ask one of the committee members. Food Stand Building Committee: Chair: Allen Johnson - Treasurer: Marvin Houdek - Secretary: Kim VanNortwick Other members: Kevin Johnson, Jeanette Sheets, Terry Skinner, Lynn VanNortwick
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School is just now out, but you know another school year will be here before we know it. We want to make sure all the kids of Republic County Elementary have the supplies they need to do their best in school. We will be doing a STUFF THE BACKPACK Event for Everyone Serve on June 30th. Throughout the month of June, we will be collecting the needed supplies and then on Everyone Serve Sunday we will organize the supplies by class and put enough supplies in a bag for one student. Additionally, we will be doing some sprucing up around the church. Finally, if you know of anyone in need of a household or yard project to be done, please let us know. We are always willing to lend a hand no matter what other projects we may have lined up. Kelli Childs, ESS Team Leader Everyone Serve Committee, Carolyn Rauch, Jerry and Shirley Richecky

Comeenjoya deliciousmeal onEveryone Serve(5th)Sunday onJune30thfollowingWorship. Wewill eattogetherbefore westartour serviceprojectsforESS.TheRosebudVIM Team is hosting a traditional Native American meal including buffalo burgers, pinto beans, corn, and wojapi (berry pudding)fordessert. Please joinus andsupportthe Mission TeamgoingtoRosebud,SouthDakota,toservewiththe Tree ofLifeMinistry,inAugust.Free will donations will gotowards theirtrip.Thankyouforsupportingourchurchmissions. JanetHeyka,MissionTeamLeader

Romans 12:10-11 10 Be devoted to one another in love as Christian Brothers and Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.

Pastor Kennedy Mukwinditza is delivering the bracelets that we made for our sister church in Zimbabwe. We are so excited to think that in a few days they will receive them and they will brighten their wrists and souls. Please pray that with these bracelets they will feel a connection to us and that they will know that we are supporting them and praying for them. THANK YOU and God Bless everyone for supporting our sister church! Janet Heyka, Mission Team Leader
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On May 11th, Pastor Emily, Virginia & Janet attended the Volunteers in Missions leader training at Great Bend First UMC. The training covered mission trip basics, leadership elements & informed participants of the resources available through the conference for missions.

Currently, there are 13 individuals registered to attend this summers Mission Trip to the Rosebud Reservation. Tree of Life has requested that churches COLLECT MONEY to purchase diapers & laundry detergent for those served by their Warm Welcome Center. Please bring your donations to the church...and your generosity is very appreciated!
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This page by Virginia!

Look for the donation display in the Foyer featuring needed items for VBS. Take home one of the tags & bring back the item listed. Thank you for helping us stretch our VBS budget by dropping off these much-needed materials!
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Just like every climber needs the right gear, every VBS volunteer needs the right training! Safe Gatherings is MANDATORY for all VBS volunteers who will be working with children. Go to www.safegatherings.com to begin the process. Instructions can be obtained in the office & Virginia is available to help by appointment.

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FUN! FAITH!

Come and stay... Come and go... Every minute throughout the day you give to help will be truly appreciated!

ORIENTATION

Just as important as your childs nutrition!

ALL AGES!

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SUSANNAH Tuesday, June 4 6:00 pm Hostess & Program: Margaret Duffey At her home: 2139 16th Street RUTH Wednesday, June 5 6:30 pm - Meet at church to clean. 7:30 pm, Dessert Hostess: Marcy Johnson At her home: 1532 Airport Trail NAOMI Wednesday, June 26 7:30 pm Program: Janis Houdek Hostess: Kaye Ray Co-Hostess: Marsha Esslinger

CIRCLE MEETINGS

Thursday, June 6 - 1:30 pm at Country Place Senior Living Refreshments will be provided by their facility. Ladies, come visit the residents and have fun leading songs. In June, Ruth Circle is responsible for checking kitchen supplies, cleaning both kitchens sharpening pencils in the Sanctuary, visiting members at Care Homes

GENERAL MEETNG

OnSunday,May5th,ourlocalunitcelebrated UMWSunday.Ourladiesassistedin the WorshipServiceandPastor Emilys sermon wasonNaomi and Ruth. WewereexcitedtoawardrecognitionpinstoKerryJohnson and Kelli Childstohonorthemforalltheircontributionstoourchurch.Theybothareveryactiveinavarietyofwaysandwe werethrilledtoshowourappreciationtothemfortheirmanyactsofservice. OnMay23rdatthe RebeccaA.MorrisonHouseinSalina,ourUMWladieswererecognized forourcontribution to the AdoptA Day program. This program helps provide a lovely and safe home for family membersto stay in during their loved ones hospitalization. Last year, this program provided over 1,100 guests with overnight accommodationsbecauseofsuchdonations. FathersDay, June 16th, isfast approaching andUMW willagainbe making a gifttoMissionsin honorof all our men...justaswedidonMothersDayinhonorofwomen.

A note from Carolyn Rauch, our UMW President!

The Fellowship Team helped host the Imagine NO Malaria Lunch after church on Sunday 4/28/13. We had a nice turn out and a beautiful day for this outdoor fun event. During May, our team helped host the Senior/All Church Breakfast on Sunday morning 5/12/13. With our Fair Food Stand's completion, the Fellowship Team plans to host a meal at the Fair Stand in July. Hopefully, we will be able to do some training for using our new facility during this time of fellowship, too. More information on the July activity later. That is all the Fellowship Team has planned at this time. Fellowship Team:! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! by Susie Arbuthnot Leader, Carol Monsanto ! Deanna White, Gina Aurand, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Tandy Rundus, Stephanie Schintler, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Lori Scofield, Sherry Skinner, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Stacia Piroutek, and Susie Arbuthnot! Jewelda Scofield, ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! PAGE 5

Welcome

to our Faith Family MASON ASHER born on April 22, 2013 5:34 pm 8 lbs. 9 oz. 22 in.

of COLLIN LEE Sunday, June 23 during the Worship Service He is the son of Kurt & Kelli Childs and little brother to Brady.

Infant Baptism

He is the son of Allen & Amanda Keilers and little brother to Shaun & Lily.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Jim Snapp (Bill & Wilmas son) and to the family of Drew Ekhart (Jill Wurdemans brother). May the peace of Father, Son and Holy Spirit strengthen and comfort you in these days of sorrow.

A special thank you to the Memorial Committee for their presentations on Memorial Sunday during Worship and also for the work they do throughout the year. The Remembrance Service was very meaningful and there were several family members present as their loved one was recognized. Members include: Leader: Lela Knedlik, Treasurer: Vickie Walker, Betty Mohr, Lori Scofield, and Janet Heyka, Trustee representative.

To my church family, Thank you so much for your generous scholarship! I will use it at Fort Hays next year when I begin my studies towards a degree in chemistry. I truly appreciate all the help and support you've given me since I was baptized into the church family! I will miss being a part of the Praise Team, especially, and all of you next year! Thank you again and God Bless! Kelby Johnson Thank you for the money that I will be received for my college endeavors in the future. The money will most likely be used to help pay for books and tuition. Thank you again. Adam Templeman

Dear Church Family, Thank you all for the food, memorials, cards and the wonderful lunch after the service. We truly appreciate all the prayers, support and friendship throughout Jims illness. God bless you all! Bill & Wilma Snapp & family Tom & Dianna Snapp & family Thank you! We are so grateful for your support in paying 100% of your 2012 Mission & Ministry funds. Lives have been touched in significant ways because of your faithfulness! You are indeed devoted disciples of Jesus Christ helping to transform the world in His name! Grace and peace, Scott J. Jones, Bishop and Carol O. Nord, Chair of Council on Finance and Administration
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Thursday, June 13 9:30 am - Church Chat, CPSL Sunday, June 16 4th Sunday after Pentecost Fathers Day 9:30 am - Adult & Childrens SS 10:45 am - Worship Service 6:00 pm - Summer Breeze, Parsonage Monday, June 17 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor Wednesday, June 19 Articles due for the July Newsletter 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor Sunday, June 2 2nd Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am - Adult & Childrens SS 10:45 am - Worship Service, Communion 2:00 pm - Baby Shower, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm - Summer Breeze, Parsonage Sunday, June 2 thru Sunday, June 9 Northeast METour Monday, June 3 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor Tuesday, June 4 10:00 am - BHC Bible Study 6:00 pm - Susannah Circle Wednesday, June 5 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 10:30 am - LTC Bible Study 6:00 pm - Leadership Team, Overflow 6:30 pm - Ruth Circle Cleans Kitchens 7:30 pm - Ruth Circle at Marcy Johnsons Thursday, June 6 1:30 pm - UMW General, CPSL Sunday, June 9 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am - Adult & Childrens SS 9:45 am - Praise Team Practice 10:45 am - Worship Service 6:00 pm - Summer Breeze, Parsonage 7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary Monday, June 10 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor Wednesday, June 12 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor Sunday, June 23 5th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am - Adult & Childrens SS 9:45 am - Praise Team Practice 10:45 am - Worship Service Baptism of Collin Childs 6:00 pm - Summer Breeze, Parsonage 7:00 pm - YATT, Sanctuary Monday, May 24 thru Friday, May 28 Meals on Wheels Week Monday, June 24 10:30 am - Staff Meeting, Parlor Wednesday, June 26 9:00 am - Bible Study, Parlor 7:30 pm - Naomi Circle Sunday, June 30 6th Sunday after Pentecost Everyone Serve Sunday 9:30 am - Adult & Childrens SS 9:45 am - Praise Team Practice 10:45 am - Worship Service Noon - Mission Team Fundraiser Meal Following Meal - ESS Projects 6:00 pm - Summer Breeze, Parsonage

June 3 - Evelyn Davidson Dan & Kristi Seacat June 4 - Deb Carlson, Karen Snapp Jill Wurdeman June 5 - Scott & Stephanie Splichal June 7 - Andy & Vickie Walker June 9 - Lillian Derowitsch, Alan & Jeanette Sheets June 10 - Brian Young June 11 - Ken & Wilma Mulch, Tom & Molly Williams June 12 - Steve & Jewelda Scofield, Steve Dunback, Larry & Karen Cheney June 15 - Don & Marty Westphal June 16 - Wilma Dove, Fred & Audrey Elyea June 20 - Lynn & Kim VanNortwick June 23 - Donna Scott, Cody & Tabitha Frybarger June 25 - Dick Childs, Bill Hodgins, Chris Rice & Tina Holton-Rice June 27 - Jon & Karen Snapp June 28 - Riley Woodward Brady Childs

Please have your articles into the Church Office by Wednesday, June 19 for inclusion in the JULY Newsletter!

Our contributions to the Imagine NO Malaria event & fundraiser totaled $1096.57! You are so awesome and so generous. Thanks to you, many families are now protected by mosquito nets. Way to go!
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First United Methodist Church 2013 M Street Belleville, KS 66935 JUNE 2013 Newsletter

Our Mission is to prayerfully: SEEK God GROW in faith LOVE and SERVE others For the transformation of lives!

PASTOR Emily Meckley WORSHIP LEADERS TBA PRAISE TEAM Praise Team: Pam Scofield, Director Sid Scofield John Surber Stacia Piroutek Waylon Sheetz Kevin & Kelby Johnson Molly Hug Molly Williams Susan Childs Jillian Couture (flute) Sean Meckley (violin) USHERS Don Westphal Lynn VanNortwick Tom Snapp Allen Johnson BUS DRIVER Kevin Johnson

COMMUNION STEWARDS 6/2 - Kerry & Kale Johnson Russ & Nick Piroutek GREETERS 6/2 - Francis & Marsha Esslinger 6/9 - Shirley Tallent, Kaye Ray 6/16 - Larry & Karen Cheney 6/23 - Terry & Sherry Skinner 6/30 - Allen & Marcy Johnson CAF DEL SOUL HOSTESSES 6/2 - Carol Monsanto 6/9 - Sherry Skinner Refreshments: Lynell Kallman 6/16 - Stacia Piroutek 6/23 - Gina Aurand 6/30 - Stephanie Schintler AV TECHNICIANS Kurt Childs Mikel Hadachek Rich Schintler Annette Bredthauer Bob Arbuthnot

ACCOMPANISTS 6/2 - Pam Scofield 6/9 - Pam Scofield 6/16 - Tana Trost 6/23 - Marge Waring 6/30 - Pam Scofield 7/7 - Marge Waring 7/14 - VBS 7/21 - Tana Trost 7/28 - Pam Scofield 8/4 - Marge Waring 8/11 - Marge Waring 8/18 - Tana Trost 8/25 - Pam Scofield

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